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October 12, 2021October 13, 2021 thehighasia

Towards a disaster-resilient Pakistan

By Shafqat Aziz As the world is reeling from the impacts of the pandemic that has devastated economies and killed

October 9, 2021October 10, 2021 thehighasia

Sportswomen display talent, energy in upper Hunza

The picturesque valley of Gojal in the Hunza district of Gilgit-Baltistan is fast becoming a talent hotspot for women’s sports. The region has already produced several talented sportswomen who have made the country proud and to see them shining as superstars in Pakistan.

October 8, 2021October 8, 2021 thehighasia

Afghan pilots tell of daring escape from Taliban, and of life in limbo in Tajikistan

The group, which includes two female military pilots, said they do not want to remain in Tajikistan and hope to resettle in the United States

October 7, 2021October 8, 2021 thehighasia

Religious history and heritage of Tangir

Anthropologist Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro shares what he learned from village historian of Tangir and some field notes.

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 thehighasia

Kamla and Rubina: the fearless feminists

Kamla and Rubina were not the ones to sit quietly when at least one billion women around the world suffer violence every year, hence the campaign One Billion Rising. They wanted our women to say ‘enough is enough and rise with one voice against gender-based crimes,

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 thehighasia

Minimalist artist’s work depicts her traumas, search for peace

by Farman Ali Islamabad: An exciting exhibition of the latest paintings by a minimalist artist opened on Saturday at 8B2,

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021 thehighasia

Learning from Afghanistan

Pervez Hoodbhoy WHAT did Afghan kids study after Mullah Omar’s Taliban were ousted in 2001? What was their school curriculum

October 1, 2021November 28, 2021 thehighasia

Tourism & plastic pollution: winners of Students’ League contest announced

This year the Global UNWTO Students’ League competition focused on addressing the issue of plastics pollution within the sector, as well as maximizing tourism’s contributions to rural development.

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 thehighasia

Potential impacts of 5-star hotels on Hunza’s ecology

In Hunza where people are still struggling to have access to basic needs including water, sanitation, electricity, health and education luxury and hotels with high inventory will have disastrous outcomes

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 thehighasia

Ancient megaliths of the Yasin Valley

Megalithic graves or stone circles are found in all four tehsils – Punial, Ishkoman, Gupis and Yasin of the district. A few published reports and articles mention the megalithic graves in Yasin, Gupis, Iskhoman and Upper Gakhuch.

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 thehighasia

Hunza on fire

By: Ashab Baig Commercial greed, unplanned construction and unregulated tourism are defacing the natural beauty of Hunza. HAH Photo My

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 thehighasia

Making Gilgit-Baltistan fifth province

The matter of granting provisional provincial status to Gilgit-Baltistan involves a contested political process with multifarious implications to the interests of stakeholders

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 thehighasia

Take control of your knee pain

Knee pain is the most common health issue in mountain regions and urban centres alike. But simple home exercises and stretches can help ease some common types of knee pains.

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 thehighasia

High drama on Rakaposhi ends with rescue of 3 stranded climbers

What went wrong with the climbers and how to avoid such risks? Abdul Joshi, leader of the rescue team and an established climber in an exclusive interview with The High Asia Herald highlights the factors that created problems and suggests steps for putting in place complete rescue arrangements and safety gears.