Extreme continent: New WMO report paints alarming picture of climate emergency in Asia
The effects of climate events on Asia in 2022 were much more pronounced, with an increase in the number of fatalities, people affected and …
Harvesting joy or sorrow?
Global warming would decrease crop production in developing countries but increase it in the industrialised world
Pakistan halts polio drive in north-west areas
Repeated attacks by militants on health volunteers hampers crucial pre-monsoon immunisation work
Polio eradication: ‘Need to invest in polio vaccines now to prevent resurgence’
Oral vaccine key defence against polio but also behind detection of vaccine-derived poliovirus in wastewater samples
‘See Afghans as brothers and sisters with whom we have ties since Mahabharata, not some distant aliens’
The second and final part of DTE’s interview with former ambassador Gautam Mukhopadhaya, where he discusses the situation in Afghanistan, …
The legendary Gandhian
Pakistani social scientist Akhtar Hameed Khan, is remembered, on his first death anniversary, for his achievements in the field of urban management
Global spread of vaccine-derived polio still a high risk: WHO
Recommends declaring transmission as a national public health emergency, ensuring vaccinations for travellers and residents
‘Nitrogen dioxide pollution is a growing issue for South Asian cities’
Part 1: Health Effects Institute researcher Pallavi Pant speaks about air pollution challenges faced by south Asian cities
WHO raises alarm over new cases of cross-border transmission of poliovirus from Pakistan
Additional travel restrictions may be placed on Pakistan if present recommendations are not implemented fully, says expert panel of global health …
Efficient farming can feed 3 billion more people worldwide, says study
Targeted efforts to make food systems more efficient can also reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture
Asia grapples with GM crops
Victory for anti-GM crusaders in Pakistan is short-lived as government gets high court ban on genetically modified crops suspended
How effective is the global polio eradication drive?
An optimistic note, about wiping out polio from the six afflicted countries, was to be sounded at a conference organised by the World Health …
Land reform in reverse gear in Asian countries, says report
It claims that 6 per cent of farm owners hold two-thirds of agricultural land in the continent, putting livelihoods of millions of small farmers …
India needs rural innovations for boosting economy: study
Overall, India's strong pool of skilled, English-speaking graduates would aid in expansion of the country's services sector, says report
Why the US is such a bully
US attempts to kill of global democracy are getting more commonplace than ever. In such a political climate, it is impossible to talk about …
Most Central Asian countries have broken food safety control systems, finds paper
Severe food safety challenges in CAREC member countries; overlaps in mandates and institutional conflicts in China
"Lessons in waste disposal from Lahore"
Ata-Ul-Haq is CEO of Green Technology Environmental Corporation, which set up Pakistan's first mega composting plant in Lahore in 2006. He …
The Bali myth of $1 trillion trade gains
Trade facilitation is a major imposition on developing countries with little likelihood of promised benefits
Africa eradicates polio, but vaccine-driven outbreaks rise
In Asia, India too was declared polio-free in 2014, but cVDPV was reported 50 times in the country in the past six years
Living on the edge
Coastal South Asia is fragile and vulnerable to climate change impacts. Yet, governments are setting up industries, ports and promoting tourism …
"Snow leopard habitat may be lost due to climate change"
The snow leopard is facing a huge threat from climate change and a hostile human population in Pakistan. Muhammad Ali Nawaz, an authority on the …
A very summary preparation
Citizen's Report On Environment And Development, Sri Lanka, To UNCED 1992 Public Campaign On Environment and Development, Colombo Pakistan …
Rigged or not, polls the only option for Pakistan
While there are allegations of it being fixed, as a constitutional exercise it is preferable compared to the alternative which is martial law
Aid pact salvaged
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