#environmentaldegradation

News Desk  Baku: Intense COP29 climate negotiations in Baku are entering their critical final phase, with high anticipation surrounding a new global climate finance target, the UN reported on Wednesday. Delegates have been engaged in…

APP Islamabad: Dense fog and smog blanketed several cities in Punjab on Saturday, severely disrupting traffic and causing motorway closures across the province. A Motorways police spokesperson stated that the closures were essential…

AFP/APP Baku: The COP29 climate talks opened Monday in Azerbaijan, amid concerns over the re-election of Donald Trump, who has pledged to reverse the United States' carbon-cutting commitments. Countries have gathered in Baku for the…

Shazia Mehboob  Islamabad: In recent weeks, as visibility in Lahore plummeted and roads closed, the reality of climate change has once again revealed itself, not just in scientific data but in everyday disruptions affecting millions.…

APP Lahore: A thick blanket of fog enveloped Lahore and surrounding areas today, severely reducing visibility and causing significant disruptions to traffic. As a safety measure, the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) and Lahore-Sialkot…

News Desk  Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has called for a sustainable and integrated strategy to protect the environment, stressing the importance of safeguarding natural resources to ensure a secure future. In her…

Hasnain Gardezi Islamabad:Breeding and raising rare pigeon varieties goes beyond a mere hobby; it’s an art form that demands dedication, expertise, and deep-seated passion. Pigeon breeders carefully select pairs, delving into genetics to…

APP Lahore: Air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan's second-largest city, has reached alarming levels, with officials reporting an unprecedented spike in the air quality index (AQI) on November 2. The city, home to approximately 14 million…

News Desk  Islamabad: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued its inaugural biodiversity and nature-themed bond to finance various environmental projects across Asia and the Pacific. This 10-year bond, valued at A$150 million…

Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: As Typhoon Bebinca approaches China’s densely populated eastern coastline, it underscores the growing impacts of climate change, especially in South and Southeast Asia, where extreme weather events such as…