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Cancer and our environment: Pollution, pesticides and the promise of healthier food and farming in Pakistan

Cancer prevention begins long before a patient enters a hospital. It begins in the air surrounding a home, the water drawn for drinking, the conditions inside a workplace and the soil in which food is grown.

Cover Story

Cancers are on the rise and their link to a worsening environment calls for urgent action to preserve health across Pakistan and the world.

Forty Precious Winks

Sleep is an essential part of life, but different animals have different sleeping habits. Some animals sleep for several months, while certain birds remain in flight for long periods without resting

Miniature worlds

Many plant lovers have limited outdoor space in which to let their green fingers run riot and, judging from the readers’ letters on the subject, creating miniature landscapes in pots is an increasingly popular way of utilizing small areas to their full capacity.

A guide to staying safe while navigating urban hazards

Living in a metropolitan city is generally perceived as safe. Nevertheless, urban centers also present a range of hazards that can cause serious injuries, illnesses, and deaths.

Microplastics: Small particles, a growing public health concern

Plastic waste does not disappear when it breaks into pieces too small to see. It can remain in the environment as particles that move through water, soil and air.

Less Plastic, More Purpose: Everyday Changes for Pakistani Homes

A shopping bag used for a few minutes, a disposable cup at a gathering and a takeaway container discarded after dinner can quickly fill a household bin.

Gooseberries: A tangy traditional fruit with valuable nutritional benefits

In Pakistan, Indian gooseberry, commonly known as amla or aonla, is familiar in pickles, preserves and traditional preparations. Botanically known as Phyllanthus emblica, this small, firm fruit has a distinctly sour and astringent taste