environmental

News DeskPESHAWAR: The relentless blare of vehicle horns, roaring engines and loudspeakers has become part of everyday life in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, raising a pressing question: how loud is too loud for public health and everyday life?…

Dr Ikramullah KhanBAJAUR: Tree plantation is often judged by a straightforward measure: how many trees were planted. While the number of saplings planted remains an important indicator of an environmental intervention, it tells only…

News DeskLondon: Prince William has been given an unusual tribute for his environmental and wildlife conservation efforts, with a 3.8-metre saltwater crocodile at Australia’s Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve named in his honour.…

APPIslamabad: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has taken legal action against more than 450 vehicles with tinted windows over the past month as part of its intensified enforcement drive against traffic violations in the federal capital.…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan has taken the first major step towards developing a long-term, integrated energy strategy after the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) approved the high-level design of the National Integrated Energy Plan…

Zareef BalochPasni: Beneath the harsh summer sun of Pasni, a centuries-old coastal tradition continues to survive, although its role has changed dramatically over the years. The dried fish industry, once a major source of income for…

Shah Khalid ShahBajaur: In the rugged mountains of Bajaur, where communities live close to nature and depend heavily on livestock for survival, a tragic war between humans and wildlife has reignited a long-standing debate: how can…

Asem Mustafa AwanIslamabad: Thousands of fish lie motionless along the banks of Rawal Lake. Their silver bodies, once hidden beneath the water, now float lifeless against the rocks, filling the air with a foul smell and an even fouler…

APPIslamabad: Islamabad authorities intensified their campaign against air pollution on Tuesday by demolishing five illegally operating brick kilns in Sector H-16 for failing to adopt mandatory zig-zag technology designed to curb…

News Desk/Agencies London: The recent heatwave in the United Kingdom (UK ) has led to incidents of road surfaces softening and melting, prompting questions about why roads in Europe are damaged by temperatures around 40 degrees Celsius…