OWSA Contributor

For the Maldives, this represents more than regulation; it’s an opportunity to pioneer a balanced digital future that honours cultural values, Islamic principles, and the well-being of its youth while embracing innovation.

The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has issued a high-alert warning for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods.

Transformation also requires partnerships. Governments, research institutions, financial institutions, civil society organizations, CSR initiatives, and the private sector each have a vital role in building an ecosystem where smallholders can thrive.

WHO has launched updated data on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators tracking the link between air pollution and health.

This development reflects evolving societal values in Sri Lanka, where animal welfare is increasingly seen not just as a moral imperative but as integral to sustainable development and compassionate governance.

Without coordinated intervention, the ripple effects of the Middle East crisis could entrench hunger for years, reversing hard-won development gains.

Experts stress the need for sustained, multi-sectoral action: improved waste management, better urban infrastructure, public education, and research into vaccines or novel vector controls. Sri Lanka’s experience with malaria eradication shows what coordinated efforts can achieve.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have long shared a porous and contentious border, marked by historical disputes and ethnic ties.