The key role of mainstream media in disaster management
Social media and mobile phones have become essential for managing emergencies, but mainstream media provide the immediate reports for early damage and needs assessments
Heavy rainfall worsening landmine peril for Kashmiri farmers
Farmers living near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir are losing their lives and limbs to millions of leftover security landmines
After militant's killing, Kerry says sensitive to Pakistan concerns
PAKISTAN-DRONE/USA-KERRY (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV):UPDATE 2-After militant's killing, Kerry says sensitive to Pakistan concerns
North Pakistan farmers welcome warming - but experts worry
In the mountains of northern Pakistan, some farmers say rising temperatures are giving them bumper harvests, even as climate and agricultural experts worry about the consequences of warming for the glaciers that are vital for the country’s irrigation.
NATO chief urges Pakistan to keep Afghan transit lines open
PAKISTAN-NATO/:NATO chief urges Pakistan to keep Afghan transit lines open
Kerry backs militant's killing, says sensitive to Pakistan concerns
PAKISTAN-DRONE/USA-KERRY (URGENT,UPDATE 1):UPDATE 1-Kerry backs militant's killing, says sensitive to Pakistan concerns
Kerry backs militant's killing, says sensitive to Pakistan wishes
PAKISTAN-DRONE/USA-KERRY (URGENT):Kerry backs militant's killing, says sensitive to Pakistan wishes
Aid groups call for radical change to deal with rising crises
International aid agencies must stop sidelining local organisations if they are to cope with the expected rise in increasingly complex emergencies
China berates foreign media for Tiananmen attack doubts
CHINA-TIANANMEN/ (TV):China berates foreign media for Tiananmen attack doubts