Climate Change
"Refugees do not contribute to the vast majority of rising global temperatures but they are on the frontline of suffering," James said.
Published 12 Nov, 2024 04:46pm
Education minister says, "there is a sense of educational loss", but decision was taken out of compulsion."
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 08:00pm
UNHCR is urging decision-makers gathered for COP29 to ensure that far more international climate financing reaches refugees.
Published 12 Nov, 2024 01:50pm
Pakistan to call for "balanced and ambitious" climate action at summit tomorrow.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:17pm
As world leaders gather for COP29, the Ismail family is among the millions whose plight serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of climate change.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 01:48pm
Trump’s second win reminds humanity that the threat from manmade apocalypse hasn’t receded.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:22am
The situation in Pakistan is worsening due to the deteriorating air quality caused by smog.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 12:25pm
Experts say without finance climate action will be "just talk"; report seeks ban on fossil fuel ads.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:11am
Climate finance is not charity, UN official asserts; US envoy says fight is bigger than one election.
Updated 12 Nov, 2024 10:31am
Young children "most affected" by air pollution as they've smaller lungs and lack immunities, says Unicef official.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 04:34pm
Due to government restrictions imposed as air quality continues to worsen, the citizens of Lahore can't do much.
Published 11 Nov, 2024 03:33pm
WHO says air pollution can trigger strokes, heart disease, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Some 900 people were admitted to hospitals in Lahore in a day last week.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 05:11pm
Countries meet at Baku for climate diplomacy after new warnings that 2024 to break temperature records.
Published 11 Nov, 2024 02:06pm
Met Office cautions farmers in KP, GB, AJK about reduced moisture during sowing season.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 12:36pm
Experts say climate change presents significant risks for healthcare sector.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 12:37pm
Air quality is an issue that cannot be privatised beyond the mere use of air purifiers in private spaces.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
Pakistan must display a serious commitment to climate change adaptation and mitigation at home.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 08:27am
UN climate negotiations set to kick off in Azerbaijan from today.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 09:51am
Police arrest 25 for smog SOPs violation in last 24 hours.
Updated 11 Nov, 2024 11:58am
“Climate change is making us sick, and urgent action is a matter of life and death,” says WHO.
Updated 10 Nov, 2024 01:39pm
AQI reaches 1,914 in early hours; Punjab govt announces stringent restrictions as smog worsens.
Updated 10 Nov, 2024 12:27pm
Nearly 200 countries at COP29 to agree on rules of the game.
Updated 10 Nov, 2024 10:35am
Planning minister praises the program's “groundbreaking approach”, calls it “pivotal for enhancing our capital landscape.”
Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:28pm
Says global public adaptation financing to developing countries increased from $22 billion in 2021 to $28bn in 2022.
Updated 09 Nov, 2024 10:59am
"Smart lockdown" in place as PM2.5 concentration way over WHO limit; smog envelops other south Punjab cities too.
Updated 09 Nov, 2024 11:41am
Ban will remain in effect till November 17.
Updated 08 Nov, 2024 03:46pm
European agency says world passing a “new milestone” of temperature records, call to cut emissions.
Updated 08 Nov, 2024 10:59am
Over 39pc of Balochistan’s kids never attended school, says education minister.
Updated 08 Nov, 2024 11:44am
Protest part of "Global Day of Action Against Gas Expansion" ahead of next week’s COP29.
Updated 08 Nov, 2024 11:20am
Govt postpones sports gala; launches mask distribution drive.
Updated 08 Nov, 2024 12:18pm
