Climate change pushing Asia towards doom
Much of Asia may see 50 per cent more rainfall due to climate change, although countries like Pakistan and Afghanistan may experience a decline in rainfall by 20 to 50 per cent, says a new report by the
Uzbekistan
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The deadly chemicals in cotton
In total almost one kilogram of hazardous pesticides is applied per hectare under cotton, and cotton is responsible for 16% of global insecticide usage
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Smoked in
Tobacco
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MoU to be inked with China for oil and gas exploration
Pakistan and China are set to sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enter into joint venture for oil and gas exploration. The MoU will be signed by Advisor to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain, who left here for China on Friday.
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Electricity from Central Asia (Editorial)
According to a Recorder Report the federal cabinet has refused to give post facto approval to a memorandum of understanding signed last year by the Ministry of Water and Power and representatives from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for the import of 1000MW electricity from those countries.
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Messy state s
There has been a large-scale widening of the gap in the health status of rich and poor populations in the former Soviet Union and former Eastern European bloc. This was reported in a new report from
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Wheat wave
A Mexican wheat variety is bringing cheer to farmers in Uzbekistan. The winter wheat developed in Mexico was released to farmers in several provinces of Uzbekistan late last year. The variety,
