As the civilian landowners of Thaiyiddy vow to continue their monthly protests in the shadow of the newly built vihara, their struggle illuminates the enduring resilience of the Sri Lankan Tamil community.
Aligning national air-quality standards with the stringent guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO) is an essential, non-negotiable step in safeguarding public health.
When the combined forces of exorbitant fuel, fertiliser scarcity, and a parched monsoon hit this year’s harvest, the crisis will move directly from the barren fields to the kitchen tables of millions of Nepalis.
As the sun set over Karachi’s coastline, the initial atmosphere of fear evaporated, replaced by a collective roar of triumph. The 2026 Aurat March proved that bureaucratic red tape, restrictive NOCs, and pre-emptive arrests cannot suppress grassroots resistance.
The provincial government of Karnali is attempting to delicately balance the immediate economic needs of its vulnerable citizens with vital, long-term ecological preservation.
More than one million Afghan refugees in Pakistan are facing a critical moment as their Proof of Registration (PoR) cards expired on end-June this year.