Climate Change
Over 68pc of Pakistan’s land area classified as arid or semi-arid, making it vulnerable to desertification, says Romina Khurshid Alam.
Updated 19 Jun, 2024 08:29am
What will constitute a lasting solution?
Published 15 Jun, 2024 08:31am
UNDP’s GLOF-II project works in 16 valleys of GB and eight in KP.
Updated 14 Jun, 2024 01:35pm
Set at 15.3pc of PSDP, around 8pc of govt running costs set aside for climate impacts.
Updated 13 Jun, 2024 11:42am
Skardu residents suffer up to 22 hours of loadshedding, energy dept says.
Updated 08 Jun, 2024 09:33am
Pakistan must enable low-income groups to benefit from the solar revolution.
Updated 06 Jun, 2024 09:34am
Official says rains to start from July 25; four Glof events expected in Ghizer, Chitral.
Updated 06 Jun, 2024 11:49am
"Pakistan stands firm in its resolve to combat environmental challenges," premier says on World Environment Day.
Updated 06 Jun, 2024 11:19am
“Like the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs, we’re having an outsized impact,” Guterres says.
Updated 06 Jun, 2024 08:41am
“We are on a record-breaking warming path,” says WMO deputy chief Ko Barrett.
Published 05 Jun, 2024 09:11pm
It is plausible that a combination of foreign invasions and natural catastrophes wiped out the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Updated 05 Jun, 2024 09:59am
Can we save the children from us?
Updated 05 Jun, 2024 03:29pm
The impact is likely to be felt in the next few months because the warming El Nino weather pattern “is showing signs of ending”.
Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:54am
In a contrast, parts of eastern India have been reeling under the impact of cyclone Remal.
Published 03 Jun, 2024 12:47pm
Pakistani businesses have a critical role in adapting to climate risks and leading by example in the transition to a sustainable and resilient future.
Updated 03 Jun, 2024 11:01am
Seriously considering climate risk management and reporting policies could help Pakistani businesses reduce vulnerabilities.
Updated 03 Jun, 2024 11:00am
“There’s a sense of pride with everything he does, and that’s why people vote for him,” says one voter.
Updated 01 Jun, 2024 06:44pm
Odisha govt prohibits outdoor activities for its employees between 11am and 3pm when temperatures peak.
Published 31 May, 2024 11:39am
“Hot nights are as dangerous as midday peak temperatures,” experts warn.
Published 30 May, 2024 04:18pm
Indian weather bureau says temperatures were 12 degrees higher than expected.
Updated 29 May, 2024 04:07pm
2023 was the hottest year on record, according to the EU’s climate monitor, Copernicus.
Published 29 May, 2024 05:51am
Glaciers rapidly melting, risk of forest fires exacerbated due to harsh weather.
Published 24 May, 2024 07:50am
Population growth and increasing urbanisation will inevitably lead to long-term pressure on the construction industry.
Updated 23 May, 2024 08:56am
Lack of access to safe drinking water, poor hygiene and low immunisation coverage surveillance put country at high risk of increased disease burden.
Updated 23 May, 2024 09:36am
TotalEnergies accused of deliberately endangering lives by "ignoring science".
Updated 22 May, 2024 09:12am
Officials say fire spread to 3km area before almost 150 rescuers extinguished it.
Updated 19 May, 2024 01:19pm
Schools will operate from 7am to 11:30am from Mondays to Thursdays and Saturdays, and from 7am to 10am on Fridays.
Published 17 May, 2024 05:52pm
Scientists believe volcanic activity could bring about cooler conditions in future as they did in the past.
Published 15 May, 2024 07:24am
The two sides announce launching a joint climate transparency report at the upcoming global climate summit, COP-29.
Published 12 May, 2024 07:38am
Stresses importance of green technology, afforestation in meeting with COP29 president-designate.
Updated 11 May, 2024 08:27am
