BRICS Academic Mid-Term Conference highlights India's 'humanity-first' vision ahead of summit

May 30, 2026

The BRICS Academic Mid-Term Conference on "Resilience and Sustainability" concluded in Dehradun on Friday, bringing together more than 200 delegates from 36 institutions across eight countries to discuss green industrial transformation, climate finance, biodiversity protection, and the future role of BRICS under India's 2026 presidency.

Pakistan accused of deepening humanitarian crisis as curfew leaves Mashkay residents struggling

May 30, 2026

Residents of Mashkay, a town in Balochistan's Awaran district, are reportedly enduring a worsening humanitarian situation as a curfew and strict movement restrictions allegedly enforced by Pakistani security forces continue into their second consecutive week. The prolonged lockdown has severely disrupted daily life and left many families struggling to obtain food and other necessities, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

Karachi's neglect of water infrastructure fuels agricultural collapse, land grabs

May 30, 2026

Karachi's agricultural belt is facing a deepening crisis as decades of neglect, poor maintenance, and weak governance have left dozens of rainwater dams in disrepair, threatening farming communities across Malir, Gadap, and Bin Qasim Town. The deterioration of these structures has sharply reduced water storage capacity, causing groundwater levels to fall and placing immense pressure on farmers, as reported by The Express Tribune.