Past population policy attempts in Pakistan: what worked and what failed
Pakistan has treated its population primarily as a narrow family planning concern rather than a development imperative.
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Pakistan’s population crisis: Nation expanding faster than survival capacity
Already home to over 241.5m people, the country is projected to cross 300m by 2030 and approach 400m by 2050.
What drove South Korea’s school meal workers out of the kitchen?
Toxic kitchens and growing work-related illnesses made them walk out, workers say.
AI deepfakes: The latest weapon in Pakistan’s disinformation wars
The next viral clip you see may not be real at all, yet its truth still sits there beneath the distortions; sometimes it is a flicker on a cheek, sometimes it is a melting hand,…
Friday’s earthquake lays bare Dhaka’s fragility
After Friday's 5.7-magnitude earthquake, which caused at least four deaths in Dhaka, experts warned that far greater losses await if the authorities fail to act now.
Inside Singapore’s education ‘arms race’: Stress, inequality and the push for change
Experts outline the challenge at hand: the government having to push through changes while ensuring the system continues to deliver good results, and balancing the various…
‘AI do’: Singapore wedding planners say ‘yes’ to AI in industry despite challenges
Despite AI's assistance, planners emphasise their irreplaceable human role in problem-solving, vendor networks and providing emotional support.
ST Explains: Why is it tricky for countries to agree at COP30 on how to adapt to climate change?
Neglected and under-resourced for years, adaptation has seen slow progress, as much of the world’s attention has been focused on mitigation, or efforts to reduce planet-warming…
All that glitters: The rise and rise of gold in Pakistan
In an economy where trust in institutions falters, Pakistanis are turning to the oldest currency of confidence.
Research institute warns Thailand risks falling behind ASEAN
If current trends continue, Vietnam’s GDP per capita will surpass Thailand’s by 2073.