pollution

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  Peshawar: The Civil Society, through the Good Governance Forum, has expressed deep concern over recent news articles indicating that the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) is considering allowing heavy trucks and trailers to…

AFP/APP Dubai: At an indoor pool in Dubai, three rowers battle artificial rain and simulated waves as they train for an Arctic voyage intended to highlight the perils of marine pollution. Their quest will take the team from one…

Xinhua/APP Dhaka: 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…

APP  Mansehra: As pre-monsoon flowers begin to bloom, the interplay of sun and clouds over the towering Malaka Parbath in Kaghan Valley creates a mesmerizing spectacle.  This valley is home to the famed Saiful Malook Lake, an…

AFP/APP Beijing: Mountain floods in central China have killed four people and left one other missing, state media reported Monday, with torrential downpours expected to continue across much of the country in the coming days. Record…

Zareef Baloch Quetta: Aquatic life along the Balochistan coast is under significant threat, particularly endangering turtles. Historically, the beaches of Balochistan were safe havens for marine life. However, due to rising sea levels…

News Desk  Islamabad: Air pollution is having an increasing impact on human health, becoming the second leading global risk factor for death, according to the 5th edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership…

APP Rawalpindi:The administration on the directives of the Punjab government would enforce a complete ban on plastic bags from June 5.  According to a Commissioner Office spokesman, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Engineer Aamir…

APP Lahore: Post Graduate Medical Institute Principal Prof Al-Fareed Zafar has said health professionals will be on alert to treat people affected by weather/ heat stroke in the Lahore General Hospital (LCH) and medical facilities will…