Spurt in suicide rate in Pakistani desert region linked to poverty driven by climate change

Apr 18, 2021

Sindh [Pakistan], April 18 : At least 143 people have taken their own lives in Thar desert's Tharparkar, Umerkot districts between 2016 to 2020....

Pakistani forces compel Baloch drivers to march through desert: Report

Apr 16, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 16 : Pakistani forces allegedly forced several drivers from the ethnic minority areas of Balochistan to abandon their vehicles and march...

UAE: Tanweer Sacred Music Festival gathers world’s cultures to Mleiha, Sharjah

Sep 24, 2023

Sharjah is preparing to welcome the nation, the region, and the world, to a 3-day experiential event like no other, as the inaugural ‘Tanweer...

Pakistan's Cholistan region protest for release of water in canals

Jun 03, 2021

Rahim Yar Khan [Pakistan], June 3 : Pakistan's Cholistan region (desert) on Tuesday protested for release of water in canals as they had been...

China testing anti-ship ballistic missile in Xinjiang desert with eye on Pacific: Report

Jan 07, 2022

Beijing [China], January 7 : China is testing anti-ship ballistic missile (ASBM) in the desert in its western Xinjiang's Taklamakan desert but with the...

ILT20: Hasaranga, Tom Curran guide Desert Vipers into final

Feb 09, 2023

Desert Vipers defeated Gulf Giants by 19 runs to book a spot in the International League T20 final. Desert Vipers storm into the final...