On air: Is contraception too important to be left to men?

The reason we’re asking this is because new research shows that a male contraceptive injection could be as effective at preventing pregnancies as the female pill or condoms.

It’s a monthly testosterone injection which works by temporarily blocking sperm production and could revolutionise birth control.

Talking Points: 5 May

Is it too late to save Pakistan? A top Pakistan official has urged residents in the Swat region to leave the area, because of fears of Taliban violence.

Meanwhile as Taliban fighters edge closer to Islamabad,  Washington is growing concerned about the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons.