US scholars label the Indus Valley Civilization as illiterate

Indus Valley is the pride of people of Indian-sub-continent, as much a part of their civilized history as today’s culture. In its heyday the civilization rivalled Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations. But the history of this civilization is surrounded in mystery. There...

Climate change to hit flow of Indus River in Pakistan

A latest study has revealed that the mighty Indus River may lose 27 per cent of its flow by 2050. "Global warming is having a disastrous impact on the climate in Pakistan, especially on the Indus River, which...

No one allowed to violate territorial integrity of Pakistan: President Zardari

Addressing joint session of two houses of bicameral Parliament, Pakistan President on Saturday for the first time vowed that no one will be allowed to violate territorial integrity of Pakistan in the name of...

Rare freshwater dolphins enthuse wildlife experts

"The history of the Indus river dolphins is traced to the Tethys Sea that existed between the Indian subcontinent and Asia over 50 million years ago."

Tibetans carry on as glaciers fall victim to global warming

The following article is a chilling reminder of the potential effects of global climate change. The Tibetan Plateau, often thought of as a beautiful place, but not one of global economic significance, actually has a huge potential impact on the global economy as its glaciers...

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