A total lack of respect for the land, and the environment as a whole, pervades Pakistani society to the core. Everywhere you glance, you will find filth, rotting garbage and criminal rapine of natural resources. No one seems to spare even a thought for sustainability and whether the resources that are being plundered will run out. And when they run out, what next?

 Promoting so-called ecotourism is an increasingly popular pastime here in Pakistan. Yet, the majority of those purportedly involved, be they government or private organisations and individuals, do not appear to have the slightest understanding of what this actually entails.

 Living up in the mountains Zahrah Nasir 

Cool spring breeze, clear blue skies and the riot of colours presented by blooming flowers – there is something about the weather which infuses people with positivity, happiness and brings a ‘spring’ to their step. Research says it’s the flowers.