Heavy vehicles are killing hundreds in Karachi. Why does no one seem to care?
According to a 2018 World Health Organisation report, road accidents in Pakistan result in 14.3 deaths per 100,000 population.
Thai shoppers flock online amid economic slowdown as Shopee, Lazada and TikTok rake in billions
Essential goods, household appliances, fashion and cosmetics are among the top-selling categories, driven by e-commerce giants which continue to fuel strong spending momentum in…
China’s Generation Z embrace ‘experience economy’
A survey on post-00s' consumption trends revealed that this generation pursues cost performance; while for emotional consumption, they value the experience itself; and for future…
These tech entrepreneurs are just what the doctor ordered for women’s health in Pakistan
In a country where women’s health is treated as an afterthought, women themselves are rewriting the script — turning silence, stigma, and neglect into innovation.
Stubble burning offers swift solution to South Asian farmers but cost to health is staggering
The practice is deeply intertwined with the agrarian evolution of South Asia.
What you need to know so far about the Pakistan-Afghanistan situation
The recent clashes began late on Saturday night, when 23 Pakistani troops were martyred and 200 Taliban and affiliated terrorists killed at the border following an attack from the…
Meet the AI chatbots replacing India’s call-centre workers
Cheap labour and English proficiency helped make India the world’s back office. Now, AI-powered systems are subsuming jobs done by headset-wearing graduates in technical…
Could military rescue be solution to South Korean abductions in Cambodia?
However, experts and government officials lean toward using diplomatic channels or investigative cooperation between the two countries instead of force to resolve the issues.
Who cares about Bangladeshi women prisoners in India?
The women interviewed by the writer were between 18 and 22 years of age and came to India for varied reasons, ranging from the hope of making a living to escaping violent and…
Situationer: A night of deadly clashes on Pakistan-Afghanistan border
The fighting ensued after the Afghan Taliban targeted the Pakistani position along the Gavi border belt in Kurram. The apparent provocation for this cross-border aggression was a…