Bridging Borders: Pakistan’s Strategic Ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran
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Pakistan’s ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran strengthen through key diplomatic visits in December 2024, amid global and domestic challenges.
Bangladesh deaths from dengue cross 400 as outbreak worsens
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Bangladesh battles its worst dengue outbreak in years, with rising deaths and overwhelmed hospitals caused by climate shifts.
G20 Leaders Urged to Show Climate Action Leadership at COP29
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G20 leaders urged to show climate action leadership at COP29 talks and drive progress on global climate agreements.
Pakistan Unveils First Climate Finance Strategy
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Pakistan launches its first Climate Finance Strategy to mobilize funds for climate resilience and sustainable development.
Yunus Criticizes COP29: Poor Nations Beg for Climate Finance
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Muhammad Yunus criticizes COP29 talks as a “fish market,” where poor nations beg for climate finance to address global issues.
COP29: Key Climate Finance Commitment and Challenges
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COP29 sees key climate finance commitment, but challenges remain in securing global climate action and funding.
Climate Cash Flow: Will COP29 Deliver for a Future on Fire

Will COP29 deliver for a burning future? Baku summit focuses on climate finance, adaptation, and bridging the North-South gap.
Early Warning: Anticipating Floods in Bangladesh
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Discover how communities in Bangladesh endure floods, relying on early warnings and anticipatory action for survival.
Flooding in China: Could South Asia Be Next?

Flooding in China devastates Yangtze River basin, displacing thousands. As the monsoon season looms over South Asia, is this a grim forecast for the region?
Melting Glaciers: A Threat to South Asian Topography

Melting glaciers in South Asia are triggering a profound transformation with far-reaching consequences. Pakistan\’s vulnerability to this crisis comes sharply into focus, as shrinking ice sheets threaten water resources, agricultural stability, and even national security.