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Finland crowned world´s happiest nation for fifth year

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2 years ago

Farwa

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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Who is the mystery man behind Jannat Mirza’s rumours of his engagement?

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18 hours ago

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One of the most well-known TikTok performers in Pakistan, Jannat Mirza, has gained attention from her followers lately due to engagement rumours.

Jannat has amassed a sizable social media following thanks to her lip-syncing abilities, fashion taste, and acting prowess.

The name Jannat Mirza was formerly associated with Umar Butt, a fellow TikToker. While creating TikTok videos together, the two grew close and ultimately made the decision to tie the knot.

But by 2023, the pair had formally split up, despite Jannat’s announcement in 2021 that they had struck an understanding. Later, Umar Butt announced their breakup and urged followers to be considerate of their privacy.

Engagement of Jannat Mirza

By posting a picture of a stunning ring on her hand on Instagram, Jannat Mirza recently gave rise to rumours that she was engaged.

Social media users began to wonder a lot about her relationship status as a result of this. The mystery was increased when a video of Jannat and an unidentified man wearing black appeared.

The video has Jannat donning a purple outfit, but the mystery man’s identity is kept a secret since his face is covered the entire time. Jannat seems pleased and happy with him in spite of this. The engagement rumours were further stoked by the video, which featured black and purple heart emojis.

Enquiries regarding Jannat’s new relationship flooded the comment sections as fans reacted to the film and the ring photo with enthusiasm and curiosity. People are very interested in Jannat Mirza’s personal life, as seen by comments like “Who is Jannat Mirza’s next target?”

Fans are anxiously awaiting Jannat Mirza’s formal statement regarding her engagement and the identity of the mystery man, as the rumours about him go on.

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Filming for “Yeh Ishq” begins with Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah.

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2 days ago

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Ushna Shah and Sheheryar Munawar, two of the most attractive and well-liked performers in Pakistani entertainment, are now working together for the first time on the drama series “Yeh Ishq.”

Director Qasim Ali Mureed announced on social media that the project began work on Wednesday, sharing a photo of the title’s clapperboard.

In addition to the main performers, the ensemble cast includes experienced actors Shabbir Jan, Irsa Ghazal, Mehmood Aslam, Kinza Malik, and Sohail Sameer in key roles, as well as the newest sensation in show business, Shuja Asad, and emerging starlet Mahenur Haider.

Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib, through their production company Six Sigma Plus, are supporting the upcoming play.

Prominent drama and film director Qasim Ali Mureed, known for his work on “Tich Button,” “Jaan-e-Jahan,” “Mere Humsafar,” and “Prem Gali,” has been tapped to direct the screenplay written by Sadia Akhtar, whose credits include hits like “Woh Pagal Si” and “Muqaddar Ka Sitara.”

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A glimpse of Sania Mirza’s relaxed moments

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3 days ago

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After a hiatus following her most recent Hajj trip, former Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza returned to Instagram.

The 37-year-old has a large global fan base, and those followers are quite curious to discover what daily errands Mirza runs.

Though she had been away from social media on her trip to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj last month, it had been a while since she had disclosed specifics about her time spent with friends and family.

Mirza was pictured chilling out with family and friends in her most recent Instagram image.

With a caption that read “Unrolling the B-roll,” the athlete shared images of herself, her gorgeous kid, Izhaan Mirza Malik, and pals, along with a few inane but artistically pleasing shots that showcased the star’s passion for the arts.