Indecency crackdown tightens grip on Islamic musicians in Peshawar
In Peshawar, Islamic hardliners allied with the MMA government crack down on traditional Pashtun musicians. Musicians report fewer gigs as posters are torn down and posters censored, while many relocate or hide. Police closures in Dabgari Bazaar shrink a once-vibrant music scene amid threats tied to a broader Taliban-aligned political shift.
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Extreme weather on the rise linked to warming says World Water Council
The World Water Council reports more intense rain seasons longer dry spells stronger storms and rising sea levels fueling more floods and droughts. It cites 1971 1996 floods affecting 1.5 billion people annually about 318000 deaths and homelessness. Findings to be detailed at Kyoto forum.
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