Climate Change

APP Peshawar: In the icy grip of winter, firewood sales in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have surged, bringing a renewed smile to 72-year-old Amanullah Khan. His wood business, nestled along the GT Road in Pabbi, Nowshera, is thriving amid…

Faisal Saleem Khanewal: The 93-year-old artificial forest of Pirowal in Khanewal has the potential to augment the environment and grow into Pakistan’s largest artificial forest, but the area has been degraded from 19,299 acres of land to…

News Desk Islamabad: Despite light rain helping to reduce smog in Lahore on Monday, the city was still ranked the third most polluted in the world on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at a concerning 244. Areas like…

M Atif Ismail Lahore: In a significant push for wildlife conservation, the plantation projects in Cholistan have emerged as a key initiative for protecting and promoting the region's fragile ecosystem. Dr. Riazuddin, Director of…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan has joined a coalition of climate-vulnerable nations advocating for a global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, aimed at an equitable transition away from coal, oil, and gas. The proposed treaty,…

News Desk Islamabad: A freezing cold wave has engulfed Punjab and Sindh, covering the plains with dense fog and disrupting daily life and travel. The Motorway police announced the closure of key routes, including Motorway M-5 from Rahim…

Andleeb Khan Islamabad: As Pakistan experiences a prolonged dry spell this winter, December is passing without any significant rainfall, deepening concerns across the country. The continued dryness is exacerbating water scarcity,…

Hina Afzal Durrani Islamabad: Climate change experts and stakeholders gathered at COMSATS University late Wednesday to emphasize the need for swift and effective action to combat the escalating challenges posed by climate change. The…

Adnan Bacha Swat: The University of Swat recently hosted a seminar and training workshop focused on climate change awareness and the critical role of green practices in mitigating its impacts. Organized by local organizations in…

AFP/APP Paris: The planet has been warming steadily for decades, driven largely by human activities, but an extraordinary and unprecedented surge in global heat over the past two years has left scientists scrambling for answers.…