Urgency of Water Governance on October 26, 2022Until a couple of decades ago, the monsoon was feted with dance and songs in rural Pakistan. It was enshrined in poetry and attributed to romantic fantasies. But, the otherwise romantic monsoon in recent years has become the second name of destruction and fatalities with its increasing ferocity, frequency, and unpredictability. It has regularly been […]
‘Nuclear arms potential triggers escalation in South Asia’ on April 3, 2021Expressing concerns over “external trends filtering into the region,” a new report on nuclear challenges in South Asia sees nuclear warheads as “potential triggers for accidents or further escalation,” particularly when deployed at a tactical level. It also warned that the contrasting focus and pattern of nuclear engagement between China and the US could break […]
3rd COVID-19 wave takes toll on Asia-Pacific on March 31, 2021Amid ramped up vaccinations across the world to fight the coronavirus pandemic, a third wave of the virus has already taken a toll on the Asia-Pacific region. Countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines, which had reported a significant drop in infections over the past few months, are currently grappling with the fresh […]