South Asia

South Asia

Climate crisis to rob $65 bn from South and Southeast Asia’s apparel exporting nations

Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan and Vietnam would witness their export gains slipping by 22% by 2030

COP27: Global loss and damage assessment needs a major overhaul; here is why

Estimations of loss and damage after weather events do not account for non-economic consequences

Black carbon in High Asia can go down 23% if Subcontinent cuts emissions: Report

Black carbon deposited on glaciers reduces snow’s light and heat reflection capacity, making it melt  

Climate change could shrink Himalayan, Andean rivers, says study

Glaciers are melting in both mountain ranges, leading to a decline in river waters, which in turn could affect people

Did ecological impropriety lead to the end?

Historians generally agree that the death of the Indus Valley civilisation did not occur because of a single dramatic event, but came about due …

India blamed for Nepal's slow development

Cheap hydroelectric power in the Himalayan region will not be forthcoming in the near future, going by the proceedings OF a seminar hold …

EC credibility at stake

In 1992, even rich nations began to feel the pinch of impoverishment - and it hurt enough to make them cut down on global charity

Yet another hypothesis to explain decline in vulture population

Another theory has implicated a commonly used veterinary medicine for the large-scale disappearance of vultures from the Indian sub-continent. …

Environmental degradation draining Pakistan’s economy: survey

Increasing urbanisation is causing air, water pollution

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Pakistan deluge: 500% more rain in some provinces

Around 200% departure overall from 30-year average till July 13; experts say more rain expected   

India, Pakistan and dilemma over Indus treaty abrogation

Experts are wallowing in a debate on whether India should review the treaty to teach the enemy state a lesson

Earthquake disaster not limited to death toll

While many affected areas in Afghanistan are conflict-ridden, Pakistan faces administrative challenges

Dubious camouflage

Using medical aid for military aims jeopardises trust which is critical for health workers

Making of a nightmare

Pakistan faces trying times ahead, as insecticide resistant cotton pests threaten to devastate the country's fledgling economy

Chronicle of the end foretold

On a wing and a prayer

Vulture revival projects give hope

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