Tens of millions of Pakistanis will cast their vote in elections on Thursday, but analysts say the outcome is unlikely to reflect the will of the people.
Diaa Hadid chiefly covers Pakistan and Afghanistan for NPR News. She is based in NPR's bureau in Islamabad. There, Hadid and her team were awarded a Murrow in 2019 for hard news for their story on why abortion rates in Pakistan are among the highest in the world.
It's our July 2 edition of HPR Social Club. Peek inside for this weekend's picks by your HPR Besties. Every Wednesday, we'll keep you posted on happenings across our Islands that we're most excited about. A lot is going on, so let this be your inspiration to stay curious and connected.
In a Friday bill-signing ceremony, Gov. Josh Green enacted Act 242, or House Bill 496, the vehicle for the new māmaki labeling rules. The law went into effect Tuesday.