595 children in Pakistan have been infected with HIV because of syringes being reused

This is believed to be the world’s first HIV outbreak where the majority of those affected are kids.

Saleem Shaikh

· Jun 15, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Global warming will increase water flow in India and other South Asian countries, finds a study

Mismanagement of the water flow will exacerbate floods, water logging and land erosion, experts say.

Saleem Shaikh

· Sep 05, 2018 · 09:30 pm

A study in Nepal has found a link between outmigration and increased forest cover

Remittances allow households to reduce dependency on forest products, thereby leading to reforestation, suggests research.

Saleem Shaikh

· Aug 29, 2018 · 09:30 pm

India and China are leading the dangerous global increase in antibiotic consumption

Total antibiotic consumption in low- and middle-income countries has increased by 114% over the 15 years.

Saleem Shaikh

· Apr 28, 2018 · 05:06 pm

In Pakistan, rumours that solar power raises temperatures is slowing the switch to renewables

Utility company installers, fearing lost income, are allegedly trying to dissuade solar buyers even as the country reels under power shortage.

Saleem Shaikh

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Sughra Tunio

· Jul 13, 2017 · 07:30 pm