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Floods in Pakistan, from taking toll on lives, land and crop to raising alarm for future

Asian News MakersMay 23, 2023

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As Pakistan navigates these unprecedented weather patterns and their consequences, it becomes crucial to recognize the role of climate change and take proactive measures to...

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Why more young women are developing PCOS in South Asia?

Asian News MakersMay 5, 2023May 6, 2023

by Asian News MakersMay 5, 2023May 6, 20230347

Obesity and environmental factors have been identified as significant contributors and there are other factors that may also be playing a role. Ultimately, a multidisciplinary...

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Mina Akbari, an Afghan journalist who fled her country, continues to live under threat from the Taliban regime

Asian News MakersMay 3, 2023May 4, 2023

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"I received a lot of threats in Afghanistan, the Taliban threatened me with death, even threatened my family, and they are threatening me in Pakistan...

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Future of Power: How does international electricity sharing solve more than one problem?

Asian News MakersApril 27, 2023

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The benefits of grid interconnection in South Asia are clear. Power exports and imports can generate direct economic benefits for all participating countries....

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World Happiness Index: Why India ranks lowest among South Asian peers?

Asian News MakersApril 12, 2023April 13, 2023

by Asian News MakersApril 12, 2023April 13, 20230390

With a population close to 1.5 billion, India has a major stake and impact in the South-Asian region in particular and the world in general....

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“Partition Tourism”, a chance to revisit history scripted by 1947 India-Pakistan Partition

Asian News MakersMarch 14, 2023April 4, 2023

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Travel YouTubers believe that "partition tourism" is an interesting concept which should be seriously promoted at government levels of both Pakistan and India as this...

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SAARC is not a done deal

Asian News MakersFebruary 18, 2023April 4, 2023

by Asian News MakersFebruary 18, 2023April 4, 20230501

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 with the aim of promoting economic and social development in the South Asian...

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Pakistan Economic Crisis: Reasons why the country is reeling under acute financial crunchfinancial

Asian News MakersFebruary 9, 2023April 4, 2023

by Asian News MakersFebruary 9, 2023April 4, 20230448

Political parties and leaders are playing a “blame game” and no one is actually working on the actual issues....

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Indus Waters Treaty: India opposes Pakistan’s step seeking “external” arbitration

Asian News MakersFebruary 3, 2023April 4, 2023

by Asian News MakersFebruary 3, 2023April 4, 20230594

On Thursday, January 25, India notified Pakistan of its desire to renegotiate the 62-year-old treaty, which was brokered by the World Bank for managing cross-border...

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Pakistan Blast: Death toll rises to 100, 12 kg explosives used in attack

Asian News MakersFebruary 1, 2023April 4, 2023

by Asian News MakersFebruary 1, 2023April 4, 20230364

For the past 15 years, the TTP has been rebelling against the Pakistani government. This includes a 2014 attack by a TTP faction on a...