Caught in the Crossfire: India and Pakistan’s Fishing Communities

Caught in the Crossfire: India and Pakistan’s Fishing Communities

SUBHASH NAGAR, PORBANDAR & KETI BANDAR, THATTA – Laxmi Chunilal Chawda, 55, sought respite on a humid afternoon, her head gently cradled against a faded, worn-out wall. Alone in her modest one-room dwelling, her surroundings told the story of her life’s challenges. The single room doubled as both bedroom and kitchen, with dusty shelves bearing … Read more

The Asia-Pacific Holds the Key to Tackling Overfishing

The Asia-Pacific Holds the Key to Tackling Overfishing

India has long complained about Chinese overfishing in and around its territorial waters, and this month’s World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi gives New Delhi a chance to do something about it. Trade negotiators from around the world will gather on February 26 for the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference. On the table are … Read more