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Three projects in South Asia putting gender at the centre of responses to climate change

Gender imbues every aspect of our relationship with climate change, especially in the South Asian region. Deep-rooted gender inequality can leave many women in...

Peace in South Asia hinges on resolution of long-standing issues: COAS Bajwa

General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited Command and Staff College (C&SC) in Quetta

South Asia surpasses grim milestone of 15 million COVID-19 cases

 Coronavirus infections in the South Asia sub-region surpassed the grim milestone of 15 million on Saturday, a Reuters tally shows

Pandemic a ‘perfect storm’ for South Asia, World Bank says

South Asia is on course for its worst economic performance in 40 years, with decades of progress in the battle against poverty at risk, because of coronavirus

Micro-pollution ravaging China and South Asia: study

Nearly 90 percent of the 200 cities beset by the world's highest levels of deadly micro-pollution are in China and India.

Pakistan calls for resolution of outstanding disputes in South Asia at UNSC debate

Qureshi said the cooperation between regional organizations and the UN is critical for combating security threats.

Stability, prosperity of S. Asia cannot be separated from Kashmir issue: Erdogan   

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday has said the stability and prosperity of South Asia cannot be separated from the Kashmir issue.

Qureshi stresses for resolution of bilateral disputes for durable peace in South Asia

The foreign minister said international media and human rights organizations are exposing the Indian oppression in the occupied valley.

Monsoon rains, floods leave 650 dead in South Asia

More than 10 million people in the South Asian countries have been affected by the deluge

Kashmir dispute can destroy South Asia’s peace: Hurriyat leadership

The APHC warned that the policy of keeping the issue in cold storage had all the potential to destroy the entire South Asian region

South Asia remains fastest-growing sub-region in world: ADB

Pakistan’s outlook is for a sharp drop in growth as growth rate in the country remained at 3.3 percent in the past fiscal year, which is the minimum in past eight years, bank said.

Bangladesh floods worsen after breach, death toll nears 100 in India

The monsoon brings heavy rains to South Asia between June and October, often triggering floods later in the season.

No respite as monsoon rains pound South Asia, death toll reaches 200

Heavy monsoon rains across South Asia claimed more lives Wednesday, with the death toll passing 200 as authorities tried to reach stranded villagers cut off by surging floodwaters.

Regional peace linked with strategic stability in South Asia: CJCSC Gen Zubair

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat said that regional peace linked with maintenance of strategic stability in South Asia.

Toxic smog: the new normal in South Asia

People from cities across South Asia speak about living with the smog as air pollution becomes the new normal

Children in South Asia hardest hit by air pollution, says study

Air pollution will shorten the life expectancy of children born today by an average of 20 months and will have the greatest impact in south Asia

Opening of Kartarpur border to bring opulence in region, says Sidhu

NAROWAL: Former Indian cricketer and member of Punjab cabinet, Navjot Singh Sidhu has said opening of Kartarpur crossing to bring opulence in the region,...

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to enhance cargo handling by 75Mn Tons

KARACHI: A cargo passage worth almost $8-10 billion is under planning to be constructed along with the sea front from Karachi Port to Port...

Half of South Asia living in vulnerable climate ‘hotspots’ – World Bank

Changes in temperature and rainfall will impact almost half of South Asia in the coming decades, the World Bank said.

Nawaz Sharif is part of the International Great Game: Aitzaz claims

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan has claimed that former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has been allied with the 'international establishment' and...
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