Dr Nazia Arshad

Dr Nazia Arshad is an Assistant Professor at the University of Karachi's Institute of Marine Science. Her areas of expertise include sandy beach ecology, marine macro- and micro-fauna, and marine pollution.
Environment

Glitter is plastic too—we must put the ocean first before our next purchase

Beyond the sparkle lies a hidden danger - glitter's insidious contamination of our oceans and its detrimental impact on marine life.
Environment

Microplastics are slowly destroying Pakistan

From our industries to our environment, to our food and to our very bloodstream, plastic is everywhere

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Trump says Iran deal could come this weekend

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Trump says US-Iran negotiations are going very well and a deal could come this weekend, while cautioning it might not happen. Talks back on track.

Pakistan manufacturing returns to growth as export orders hit 15-month high

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Per a new purchasing managers’ survey released by HBL and S&P, Pakistan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in May, returning to expansion as new orders recovered and export orders posted their strongest rise since February 2025.

Pakistan’s ports see sharp container surge as Gulf disruption shifts cargo routes

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Pakistan’s major ports are seeing a sharp rise in container and transshipment activity as Gulf disruption redirects cargo towards Karachi, Port Qasim and Gwadar.

Iran prepares three-day farewell ceremonies and 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei

International 0
Iranian officials are preparing three days of farewell ceremonies and a 24-hour funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, with events expected in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad.

Trump reportedly rebukes Netanyahu as Israel’s Lebanon escalation threatens US-Iran diplomacy

Analysis 0
Trump reportedly warned Netanyahu against further escalation in Lebanon as US-Iran diplomacy faced renewed pressure, with Pakistan and Qatar involved in efforts to preserve a fragile regional framework.

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