Tag: Pakistan

Pakistan forces Afghan refugees back to the Taliban

Millions of Afghans had fled to Pakistan over the years as refugees - some from since the Taliban takeover in 2021, many from decades before. They are now being forced back to the hands of the Taliban.

Security Hampers Pakistan Quake Efforts

En route to aid thousands of people injured and displaced by a devastating earthquake in Pakistan that killed at...

Tapping Middle East Biogas Potential in Lebanon and Pakistan

Lebanon and Pakistan have each announced new biogas projects, tapping into a sustainable energy source that, unlike other renewable...

Solar Bridge in Pakistan Replaces One Swept Away by Floods

As if they didn't have enough trouble on their hands, residents of 15 towns and 45 villages in Pakistan's...

Saudi Erects World’s Tallest Tower

Construction of the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, also known as the Kingdom Tower, has been plagued by political, economic and labour issues, with the proposed completion date of 2020 deemed unrealistic for many years now.

Animal Abuse Horrific for Livestock Sent from West to Middle East Ports

Live export controversy hits Middle East with full force: Australia may be merciful when raising its cattle at home....

Watts to Water Brothers in Rural Pakistan

Three brothers working in Pakistan's remote Chitral communities are helping provide green electricity for 45,000 homes. Their micro hydro-electricity projects,...

World Bank Supports Turkey-Built 56.4 MW Wind Project in Pakistan

With crippling floods every year and regular power outages, a new internationally financed wind project in Pakistan is breezy...

Iran Forgets India and Keeps Pitching Peace Pipeline to Pakistan

Iran, becoming more isolated appeals to Pakistan to move ahead with natural gas "peace pipeline." Saboteurs have already had...

Meet the “Miss Pakistan” of Renewable Energy

Natasha Paracha was Miss Pakistan World in 2008. In 2011, she’s using her beauty and smarts to build a...

Pine Nut Truce Brokers Temporary Peace in Afghanistan

Taliban holds fire thanks to tooth-sized nut. Image via the NY Times. Some say all is fair in...

8 Exquisite & Endangered Animals of the Middle East

From snow leopards to the Pakistani sand cat: The vast deserts, rough mountains and scarce waterways of the Middle...