The Lingering Impact Of Pakistan’s Floods
With a third of the country underwater, experts warn of spreading waterborne diseases and food shortages. Read More Here
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Pakistan’s Ghosts Loom Over Imran Khan
Khan’s rhetoric resembles that of another former Pakistan Army protege: the late Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Read More Here
Why The Melting Of The Hindu Kush And Himalayan Glaciers Matters
Global warming is increasingly disrupting weather patterns and precipitation across the planet. In the Hindukush and Himalayan region, however, this will initially result in greater river flows by 2050-60 due to rapidly melting glaciers. Increase in water volumes will mean a higher risk of frequent floods, landslides, bursting of dams, soil erosion and crop failure. […]
Unprepared For A Risky Future
A new report is warning that the world is ill-prepared for an increasing rise in disasters, spurred by climate change, rising populations and increasing vulnerability of people in large cities and unregulated housing. Read Here – The World Bank Group
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