environmental

News Desk Islamabad: "We must declare a war on plastic waste and take immediate action to reduce its use to safeguard our environment," Dr Zaigham Abbas, Director of the Laboratory and National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) at…

News Desk Multan: A young man from Multan has started an innovative project using plastic waste to make bricks. According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Pakistan generates 3.3 million tons of plastic waste…

News Desk Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the closure of three stone crushing plants in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa due to severe air pollution. This decision follows a 17-page written order issued on July 11 by Justice…

News Desk Rawalpindi: Pakistan, despite being one of the most adversely affected countries by climate change, is now at the forefront of climate diplomacy. This was highlighted by Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to the Prime…

Imama RiazIslamabad: Nestled in the northernmost part of Pakistan, Gilgit-Baltistan is renowned for its stunning landscapes and unparalleled natural beauty.Located about 500 kilometers from Islamabad, this captivating region has…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: In recent years, the intersection of climate change and global oil markets has become increasingly evident, reshaping how we perceive and predict economic stability.From devastating hurricanes like Beryl…

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,…

AFP/APPBrazil: A riverside community in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands narrowly escaped raging wildfires last month, but some say the record-setting blazes -- still burning nearby -- are compounding threats to their way of life."The…

Xinhua/APPDhaka: Noise pollution in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, is reaching alarming levels and severely impacting the daily lives of its residents, according to a recent study.Increasing traffic, unnecessary honking, rampant…

News Desk Rawalpindi: Pakistan is projected to be among the countries most affected by climate change, with women and children being particularly vulnerable, as observed by speakers at a workshop held at Fatima Jinnah Women University…