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  Pakistan Weather Report: Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures Pakistan, located in South Asia, is a country that experiences a diverse range of weather patterns due to its geographic location and varying elevations. The weather conditions can range from the scorching heat of the summer to the freezing temperatures of the winter. As for today's weather in Pakistan, here is a report on the current conditions: Overview of Pakistan's Weather Today As of today, the weather in Pakistan is sunny and warm, with clear blue skies dominating most parts of the country. The temperature varies depending on the location, with some regions experiencing high temperatures, while others experiencing moderate to low temperatures. Despite the warm weather, there are no reports of any extreme weather conditions such as heatwaves, thunderstorms, or heavy rainfall. Temperature and Humidity The temperature in Pakistan today is ranging from 26°C to 36°C in different cities across the country. The humid

  The Golden Touch There once was a king named Midas who did a good deed for a Satyr. And he was then granted a wish by Dionysus, the god of wine. For his wish, Midas asked that whatever he touched would turn to gold. Despite Dionysus’ efforts to prevent it, Midas pleaded that this was a fantastic wish, and so, it was bestowed. Excited about his newly-earned powers, Midas started touching all kinds of things, turning each item into pure gold. But soon, Midas became hungry. As he picked up a piece of food, he found he couldn’t eat it. It had turned to gold in his hand. Hungry, Midas groaned, “I’ll starve! Perhaps this was not such an excellent wish after all!” Seeing his dismay, Midas’ beloved daughter threw her arms around him to comfort him, and she, too, turned to gold. “The golden touch is no blessing,” Midas cried.

 The proud Rose Once upon a time, in a desert far away, there was a rose who was so proud of her beautiful looks. Her only complaint was growing next to an ugly cactus. Every day, the beautiful rose would insult and mock the cactus on his looks, all while the cactus remained quiet. All the other plants nearby tried to make the rose see sense, but she was too swayed by her own looks. One scorching summer, the desert became dry, and there was no water left for the plants. The rose quickly began to wilt. Her beautiful petals dried up, losing their lush color. Looking to the cactus, she saw a sparrow dip his beak into the cactus to drink some water. Though ashamed, the rose asked the cactus if she could have some water. The kind cactus readily agreed, helping them both through the tough summer, as friends. Moral:Never judge anyone by the way they look.

milkmaid and her pail One day, Molly the milkmaid had filled her pails with milk. Her job was to milk the cows, and then bring the milk to the market to sell. Molly loved to think about what to spend her money on. As she filled the pails with milk and went to market, she again thought of all the things she wanted to buy. As she walked along the road, she thought of buying a cake and a basket full of fresh strawberries. A little further down the road, she spotted a chicken. She thought, “With the money I get from today, I’m going to buy a chicken of my own. That chicken will lay eggs, then I will be able to sell milk and eggs and get more money!” She continued, “With more money, I will be able to buy a fancy dress and make all the other milkmaids jealous.” Out of excitement, Molly started skipping, forgetting about the milk in her pails. Soon, the milk started spilling over the edges, covering Molly. Drenched, Molly said to herself, “Oh no! I will never have enough money to buy a chicke

                        1. "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut First published in 1961, Vonnegut’s satirical story imagines a future in which America’s quest for egalitarianism has resulted in laws preventing anyone from being “better than average.” Our title character is born strong, handsome and intelligent — and in order to make him equal to others, he is given golf-style “handicaps.” He has to wear glasses that make it hard for him to see (and that give him headaches). He has to wear weighted clothes and a rubber mask to counteract his strength and good looks. The US Declaration of Independence states as a self-evident truth that “all Men are created equal,” but in Vonnegut’s story, that idea is extrapolated to an absurd degree — offering some answers that may be uncomfortable to us. Stories of Your Life and Others                         2. "Story of Your Life" by Ted Chiang Better known as the basis for the film Arrival, this award-winning story from Ted Chi

 A wise old owl There was an old owl who lived in an oak tree. Every day, he observed incidents that occurred around him. Yesterday, he watched as a young boy helped an old man carry a heavy basket. Today, he saw a young girl shouting at her mother. The more he saw, the less he spoke. As the days went on, he spoke less but heard more. The old owl heard people talking and telling stories. He heard a woman saying an elephant jumped over a fence. He heard a man saying that he had never made a mistake. The old owl had seen and heard what happened to people. There were some who became better, some who became worse. But the old owl in the tree had become wiser, each and every day. Moral: Be more observant. Talk less and listen more. This will make us wise. ایک عقلمند بوڑھا الّو بلوط کے درخت میں ایک بوڑھا الّو رہتا تھا۔ ہر روز وہ اپنے اردگرد رونما ہونے والے واقعات کا مشاہدہ کرتا تھا۔ کل، اس نے دیکھا کہ ایک نوجوان لڑکا ایک بوڑھے آدمی کی بھاری ٹوکری اٹھانے میں مدد کر رہا ہے۔ آج اس نے ایک نوجوان