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, according to a study published Wednesday. The State of Global Air report, published by the US-based Health Effects Institute and the University of British Columbia, says air pollution is […]
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Current developments and stability in South Asia
The South Asian region is the home of instability and insecurity because of the historical enmity between India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan fought three major wars, and remain involved in limited clashes. Nuclear weapons brought some strategic stability to the region, but India as an aggressor state always tries to initiate military offenses under […]
Climate change — security concerns for South Asia
Climate change is a reality. It is a terrible problem which poses great risk to the existence of humanity itself. It has political, economic and social repercussions, and no country is immune to it. Climate change is triggering conflicts over dwindling resources across the world including South Asia. Along with the triggering risks of war […]
Towards a stable South Asia
Prime Minister Imran Khan has unequivocally expressed willingness towards establishing peace and stability in the South-Asian region. He aims to improve Pakistan’s volatile relations with India and Afghanistan. In his victory speech to the nation on 26 July, he even said that relations with Afghanistan need to be stabilized in order to ensure that […]
Can earthquakes help South Asia overcome its brick kiln pollution problem?
Below skies darkened by thick black smoke, hundreds of thousands of brick kiln workers endure back-breaking labour and suffocating heat working in almost medieval conditions across South Asia. But in one corner of the region, the need to rebuild after Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake has presented an unexpected opportunity. While much work remains to be […]