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Finland crowned world´s happiest nation for fifth year

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  • Finland has been crowned the happiest nation for the fifth time.
  • Afghanistan has again ranked as the unhappiest.
  • Among other things, Finland has low levels of crime and inequality.

HELSINKI: Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the fifth year running, in an annual UN-sponsored index that again ranked Afghanistan as the unhappiest, followed closely by Lebanon.

Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania recorded the biggest boosts in wellbeing. The largest falls in the World Happiness table, released on Friday, came in Lebanon, Venezuela and Afghanistan.

Lebanon, which is facing economic meltdown, fell to second from last on the index of 146 nations, just below Zimbabwe.

War-traumatised Afghanistan, already bottom of the table, has seen its humanitarian crisis deepen since the Taliban took power again last August.

UN agency UNICEF estimates one million children under five could die of hunger this winter if not aided.

“This (index) presents a stark reminder of the material and immaterial damage that war does to its many victims,” co-author Jan-Emmanuel De Neve said.

The World Happiness Report, now in its 10th year, is based on people´s own assessment of their happiness, as well as economic and social data.

It assigns a happiness score on a scale of zero to 10, based on an average of data over a three-year period. This latest edition was completed before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Northern Europeans once again dominated the top spots — with the Danes second behind the Finns, followed by the Icelandic, the Swiss and the Dutch.

The United States rose three places to 16th, one ahead of Britain, while France climbed to 20th, its highest ranking yet.

As well as a personal sense of wellbeing, based on Gallup polls in each country, the happiness score takes account of GDP, social support, personal freedom and levels of corruption.

This year the authors also used data from social media to compare people’s emotions before and after the Covid-19 pandemic. They found “strong increases in anxiety and sadness” in 18 countries but a fall in feelings of anger.

“The lesson of the World Happiness Report over the years is that social support, generosity to one another and honesty in government are crucial for wellbeing,” report co-author Jeffrey Sachs wrote.

“World leaders should take heed.”

The report raised some eyebrows when it first placed Finland at the top of its listings in 2018.

Many of the Nordic country’s 5.5 million people describe themselves as taciturn and prone to melancholy, and admit to eyeing public displays of joyfulness with suspicion.

But the country of vast forests and lakes is also known for its well-functioning public services, ubiquitous saunas, widespread trust in authority and low levels of crime and inequality.

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The position that Mahira Khan takes on sleeveless attire is a topic of discussion.

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One of the most prominent actresses in Pakistan, Mahira Khan, has sparked a new discussion by expressing her opinions on the traditional practices that are associated with the wearing of clothing.

At the Arts Council Karachi, the superstar reflected on her profession, the significance of cultural values, and the impact that her family had on her upbringing. The conversation took place during an in-depth conversation with the well-known poet Anwar Maqsood.
During the conversation, Mahira expressed her affection for her grandmother, who had passed away, and mentioned that she was against attire that did not have sleeves. “I was always cautious around my grandmother and avoided wearing sleeveless clothes out of respect for her,” Mahira shared with us.

The actress emphasized that even if new generations are more intellectual and aware than older generations, it is important to maintain cultural values and the custom of wearing clothes that is modest.

“This tarbiyat (upbringing) is essential and should remain intact,” she stated in addition.

The comment that she made, on the other hand, has been met with criticism on the internet. Several users of social media have pointed out that Mahira herself prefers to wear sleeveless outfits when she is attending public events. Remarks made by her have been deemed inconsistent by some detractors, who have stated that the principles she preaches are not in line with the lifestyle choices she makes.

In spite of the criticism, Mahira Khan continues to garner worldwide admiration from her loyal followers, who value her forthrightness and thoughtful perspectives on the preservation of traditional traditions.

The actress, who went on to pursue a career in cinema and television dramas after beginning her career as a video jockey [VJ],

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Sadia Imam reveals something unexpected about her bridal dress.

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Sadia Imam talked about her wedding mishap, in which her bridal attire was damaged by a fire in her store that eventually destroyed the entire establishment, on her most recent appearance on the morning show “Good Morning Pakistan,” hosted by Nida Yasir.

Imam said, “I was heartbroken because the dress was in my mother’s favorite color combination.”

However, I had created a comparable color scheme for a different customer,” she added. I got in touch with her because I needed a refresher on the colors because I couldn’t figure out what they were again after seeing the images of her garment.

“However, that girl offered me to wear her dress very kindly because her wedding was after mine,” the famous person said. “Since I got the same dress made for her later, I wore her bridal gown instead of mine at my wedding.”

“I always remember that girl and stay a little prayer for her whenever I see my wedding dress, which I’ve kept for Meerab (Imam’s daughter),” Imam said in closing.

It is noteworthy to mention that in 2013, Sadia Imam and Adnan Haider got married. Meerab is the name of the couple’s shared daughter.

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Is Pakistan being visited by Emraan Hashmi?

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In a recent online interview, Humaima Malick opened up to an Indian media source about her friendship and co-star in her first Bollywood film, Emraan Hashmi. She revealed that the “Tiger 3” actor truly loves being famous and likes to show it off.

In response to a question regarding a possible visit by Hashmi to Pakistan during a rapid-fire section, Malick stated, “I would tell all the girls, ‘Immy is coming; go meet him at the airport.'” They’ll all get quite enthusiastic, and he’ll be pleased as well.

She went on, “Because he really enjoys his stardom and likes to show off.”

Malick said that she would ask Hashmi what his secret mantra is to be so self-indulgent if she had the opportunity to interview him for her podcast.

It is important to remember that Emraan Hashmi and Humaima Malick starred together in “Raja Natwarlal,” the crime thriller directed by Kunal Deshmukh and starring Paresh Rawal, Kay Kay Menon, and Deepak Tijori. This was Malick’s Bollywood debut.

Critics gave the movie favourable reviews when it first came out in 2014.

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