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Climate Change
Population Explosion, Climate Change Strain Economy: PFC Chief
APP
Lahore: Pakistan is confronting population explosion and the escalating threats of climate change, which significantly strain its economy.
Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq stated this…
OIC Nations Gather to Explore WEFE Nexus Solutions
News Desk
Islamabad: The Islamic World Academy of Sciences (IAS), in collaboration with the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS), will host its 25th IAS Conference in Islamabad from July 22-24. The conference will address the…
New COP-29 Advisory Committee to Guide Global Climate Efforts
News Desk
Islamabad: The Presidency of the 29th Global Climate Change Conference (COP29) has announced the formation of a diverse and multi-stakeholder international advisory committee for inclusive climate action, guided by the motto…
Unexpected Rainfall in Gwadar Leads to Severe Flooding
Zareef Baloch
Gwadar: After unexpected rainfall inundated Gwadar, residents like Shama found themselves in disbelief as water seeped into their homes and flooded the streets.
"We never imagined our houses would be underwater, but in…
Heatwave Claims Two More Lives in Karachi
News Desk
Karachi: Hot and humid weather persisted in the Metropolis on Thursday, with two additional deaths reported due to the ongoing heatwave in the past few days. Provincial health authorities confirmed that two individuals…
Climate Change Risk Stirs Oil Market
AFP/APP
London: From forest fires to hurricanes and other natural disasters: climate change risk is increasingly influencing oil prices, just as the world is struggling to shift away from high-polluting fossil fuels.
Hurricane Beryl…
UN Declares 2025-34 as Decade to Combat Sand Storms
News Desk
Islamabad: The United Nations (UN) General Assembly has dedicated a decade, from 2025 to 2034, to combating the increasing occurrence of sand and dust storms—extreme weather conditions that pose significant environmental,…
60% of Pakistan’s Forests Used for Firewood: PFC Chief
News Desk
Lahore: Approximately 60 percent of Pakistan's forests are being used as firewood, 25 percent for furniture, and 15 percent are being lost due to urbanization and community-driven demands.
Mian Kashif Ashfaq, Chief…
Floods Wreak Havoc in Skardu Due to Melting Glaciers
News Desk
Skardu: The melting of glaciers has caused severe flooding in Skardu, resulting in the destruction of more than two dozen houses and crops on hundreds of kanals of land.
The flood channel has affected several villages near…
Pakistan Urges Global Aid After $30 Billion Climate Disaster Blow
News Desk
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, highlighted the devastating impact of recent climate disasters on Pakistan's economy, resulting in losses amounting to $30 billion.…