Climate Change
Season’s first heatwave set to push temperatures 4-7°C above normal; westerly system to hit north on May 19.
Updated 15 May, 2025 08:01am
The shipping sector is under pressure to find new sources of fuel to eliminate carbon emissions.
Updated 14 May, 2025 09:58am
Before bedtime, it is recommended to take a cool shower, reduce stimulants like coffee and limit alcohol.
Updated 13 May, 2025 12:44pm
Study finds wealthiest 1pc contributed 26 times more to heatwaves, compared to global average.
Updated 08 May, 2025 07:56pm
New report documents many cases where kids, older adults prematurely lost lives in "often preventable" ways.
Updated 06 May, 2025 02:52pm
The ADB claims its safeguards mitigate environmental harms, but there is a significant gap between policy and practice.
Published 05 May, 2025 11:02am
To control urban flooding, city administration should set up urban forests, green roofs, permeable pavements.
Updated 05 May, 2025 10:40am
Public urged to take precautions, avoid direct sunlight.
Published 01 May, 2025 02:19pm
Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Jaffarabad, Sohbatpur, Nasirabad identified as hotspots.
Updated 01 May, 2025 09:08am
Westerly wave to reach upper regions in the evening, while moist currents likely to penetrate northeast Punjab from May 1.
Updated 30 Apr, 2025 09:28am
The current heatwave is a dire warning of what lies ahead if Pakistan fails to confront the realities of climate change.
Updated 28 Apr, 2025 08:35am
Floods, rising temperatures identified as major factors to surge in cases, with a reported peak of 2.7m cases in 2023.
Updated 27 Apr, 2025 08:27am
Isolated rains forecast in first week of May.
Updated 26 Apr, 2025 08:59am
Meeting takes place amid global economic turmoil sparked by wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Published 25 Apr, 2025 06:43am
Says Pakistan continues to struggle with high poverty levels and limited access to essential services.
Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:21am
Federal minister also reviewed the damage caused by glacial melting and GLOFs, which continue to threaten local communities.
Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:16am
Reviews schemes in Shigar Valley, including installation of early warning systems and protective embankments.
Updated 24 Apr, 2025 09:45am
Carbon "bootprint" of the world’s armies could be 5.5pc of global emissions.
Updated 23 Apr, 2025 11:34am
Rockfalls wreak havoc in Diamer, Hunza, Astore.
Updated 23 Apr, 2025 07:51am
“The weather is likely to remain dry and hot in most parts of the country," says advisory.
Updated 22 Apr, 2025 02:48pm
Temperature reaches 43°C in Jacobabad; official says heatwave likely to persist for 3 more days.
Updated 21 Apr, 2025 11:14am
As water sources vanish and government aid falters, Cholistan residents migrate in search of survival.
Updated 21 Apr, 2025 08:50am
Rs550m allocated for protection against floods, dam strengthening; 4 filtration plants to address Cholistan water shortage.
Updated 19 Apr, 2025 08:00am
Pakistan is trapped in a relentless cycle of climate volatility.
Updated 18 Apr, 2025 08:23am
Met Office says occasionally windy conditions likely to prevail in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin and Sujawal.
Updated 18 Apr, 2025 11:33am
Extreme weather to mainly impact Potohar region, northern and central parts of Punjab.
Updated 18 Apr, 2025 08:28am
High-risk districts include Chitral, Upper Dir, Swat, and Kohistan.
Updated 15 Apr, 2025 07:16pm
A much broader and more cohesive plan is needed to meet Pakistan’s changing requirements amidst an accelerating climate crisis.
Updated 14 Apr, 2025 08:39am
Ships will be required to use less carbon-intensive fuel mix from 2028 or face financial penalties.
Published 12 Apr, 2025 06:23am
Met Office predicts higher temperatures than normal from April 14 to 18.
Updated 12 Apr, 2025 08:03am
