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Shazia Mehboob Islamabad: In July 2023, Boota Imtiaz, a dedicated human rights defender and award-winning Right to Information (RTI) activist, embarked on a mission to safeguard the cultural heritage of his community.  Armed with a…

News Desk  Islamabad: Romina Khurshid Alam, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change, emphasized Pakistan's critical juncture in combating desertification and land degradation as the global community observes World…

AFP/APP Geneva: Environmental activists are increasingly facing hostility across Europe, a UN expert said, warning that the very right to protest is "at risk" in countries usually considered beacons of democracy. Michel Forst, the UN…

News Desk  Islamabad: During an interactive dialogue held on the sidelines of the 55th session of the UNHCR, speakers emphasized the interconnectedness between conflict and the climate crisis, stressing the need for a comprehensive…

News Desk Islamabad: Experts at an event called for a multifaceted approach to tackle mountain drought risks. “An annual deficiency of rainfall is causing drought in southern areas. However, if winter rainfall suppresses in the South,…

News Desk Islamabad: The National Assembly on Saturday unanimously recognised and expressed gratitude for the contributions of international and civil society organisations and the Pakistani diaspora in addressing climate change-related…

News Desk Up to 15 million people face risk of catastrophic flooding from glacial lakes which could burst their natural dams at any moment, a new study finds. The study led by Newcastle University is the first global attempt to map…

Islamabad: World Food Day is being observed today (October 16) across the globe including Pakistan to highlight the millions of people who cannot afford a healthy diet and the need for regular access to nutritious food. World Food Day…

News Desk MUZAFFARGARH: The district administration Muzaffargarh has launched a unique project titled “Maiwa Jungle” in line with Japanese technique carrying plants nurtured with multiple choices of fruits at the same time at one place.…