Climate

New Desk  Islamabad: At least 15 people lost their lives and over 90 others were injured after a powerful windstorm accompanied by torrential rain wreaked havoc across Punjab, according to a preliminary report issued by the Provincial…

News Desk  Islamabad: In a bold move to merge environmental sustainability with economic opportunity, the federal government has announced a public-private fruit tree plantation initiative along Pakistan’s motorways and highways. The…

APP Islamabad: The Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Pakistan, Sharifzoda Yusuf Toir, has announced that the 3rd High-Level International Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation will be held from May 29 to 31, 2025, in Dushanbe,…

News Desk  Islamabad: As Pakistan battles an alarming surge in malaria cases — now surpassing 2 million annually — global health experts are warning that the crisis reflects a deeper, systemic vulnerability: the country's health…

News Desk Islamabad: The Punjab government has initiated an ambitious reforestation campaign, aiming to establish a natural forest on 978 acres along the banks of the Ravi River. The project is designed to act as a natural air filter…

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…

News Desk Lahore: After enduring nearly a month of persistent smog, residents of Lahore finally experienced a sunny winter day as the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped below 200. Data from IQAir revealed that while most areas…

AFP/APP Washington: US President Joe Biden praised the COP29 deal on Saturday as a "significant step" toward combating global warming, pledging that America would continue climate action despite the climate skepticism of his incoming…

AFP/APP Baku: The UN's marathon climate summit neared the finish line early Sunday, with nations deliberating a controversial proposal for wealthy countries to allocate at least $300 billion to poorer nations. The latter had demanded a…

APP Lahore: Lahore has once again topped global rankings for smog and air pollution, with air pollution levels reaching alarming heights. On Friday, the city's air quality index (AQI) hit 499, with the Cantt area recording a hazardous…