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A river paying the price for our greed

The paper says the pathetic state of Atrai River shows how vulnerable our rivers are to greed and mismanagement.

  • Published: April 27, 20233:27 pm
  • Author The Daily Star
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Philippines privacy watchdog’s biggest test

Ultimately, it is up to citizens to keep those we entrust with vital roles—like safeguarding information—faithful to their assigned duties.

  • Published: April 27, 202312:11 pm
  • Author Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Nepal’s growing obesity crisis

The country has undergone significant socio-economic changes, leading to increased urbanisation and a shift towards more sedentary lifestyles.

  • Published: April 21, 20232:00 pm
  • Author Drishti Timsina & Rushel Chowhan
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To prevent bloodletting in the name of faith, the state needs to stop using religion for political ends

The paper says allegations of blasphemy is all it takes in today’s Pakistan to destroy lives, uproot families or entire minority communities from their homes.

  • Published: April 20, 202312:11 pm
  • Author Dawn
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Greatest risk to Hong Kong’s national security is from within

The writer says educating young people about the nature of our country’s political system and the true nature of the CPC is crucial to national security.

  • Published: April 19, 20235:27 pm
  • Author Ho Lok-sang
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The rollout of COP28

The writer says with sufficient global capital to close the mitigation investment gap, COP28 can be the enabler.

  • Published: April 19, 20235:03 pm
  • Author Aisha Khan
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Our rulers must realise that the world is no longer ready to help those who don’t help themselves

The writer says unless politicians and policymakers take and act on hard decisions, the world will no longer step in to rescue Pakistan.

  • Published: April 19, 20234:55 pm
  • Author Dawn
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The disturbing trend of selective abortion

Despite efforts, gender detection of the unborn is still a common practice in the country, and medical and associated nonmedical personnel often support it.

  • Published: April 11, 20232:01 pm
  • Author Md Nuruzzaman Khan
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International cybercrimes target Asian citizens

Cybercrime has become a threat to every country, with losses estimated at around US$190,000 every second, notes the writer.

  • Published: April 6, 202312:30 pm
  • Author Didik Eko Pujianto
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Is it insensitive to expect everyone to be fasting during Ramadan?

People who are not fasting, opt to eat in private or not at all d to avoid intrusive questions and having to explain why they're not fasting.

  • Published: March 31, 20232:09 pm
  • Author Nahian Jamal Joyeeta

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