Political humor in Pakistan has evolved over the years to evade censorship and other restrictions. After ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan's arrest in May, the internet exploded with memes and jokes.
A series of disasters including catastrophic flooding, political paralysis, exploding inflation, and a resurgent terror threat risk sending the global player into full-blown crisis.
California fully reopened its economy, while New York lifted its remaining restrictions. The developments took place on day when U.S. pandemic deaths topped 600.000, a grim reminder of the toll the virus has taken on the nation.