This index has fallen prey to a rather narrow and simplistic approach in terms of categorising modern slavery.

Majority of elderly people in Pakistan have scarce savings, lack social security or health insurance coverage.

Awarding the prize for developing biotech crops has reinvigorated debate over benefits of genetically modified crops.

World Bank claims it'll take more risk, support project with potential to transform fragile, conflict-affected states.

Trying to predict climate change's impact on glaciers in as large and inaccessible an area as Himalayas is not easy.

The results indicate that Pakistan is lagging behind its commitments with respect to almost all the MDG indicators.

The mid-September deadline set by the Supreme Court for holding local bodies elections has passed.

Uneven land ownership patterns across rural areas in Sindh, other provinces are a major reason for growing hunger.

While many employers treat domestic helpers well, the latter do remain vulnerable to many forms of exploitation.

Jirgas commonly discriminate against women, who are often traded away to absolve men’s crimes.