Climate Change
"Relevant industries should be facilitated to enhance the local manufacturing capacity of electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers," PM says.
Published 14 Jun, 2025 07:17pm
Highest temperature recorded in Sibbi at 47 degrees Celsius while Bahawalpur bakes with 55.8°C; Karachi records ‘feels like’ temperature of 50.4°C.
Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:32pm
Noorpur Thal among hottest Punjab regions with mercury touching 48.5°C.
Updated 13 Jun, 2025 09:36am
CM Bugti says provincial budget to tackle socioeconomic, environmental challenges.
Updated 12 Jun, 2025 10:52am
Bhakkar and Jacobabad report 49°C as heatwave persists; hospitals across Punjab receive scores of heatstroke patients.
Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:22am
Temperature exceeded 26°C in Iceland on May 15, unprecedented for that time of year on the subarctic island.
Updated 11 Jun, 2025 03:28pm
The extreme conditions are part of a wider heatwave, the PDMA says will persist until June 13.
Updated 11 Jun, 2025 10:48am
The ongoing heatwave is expected to end on June 12 and will further intensify during the next two days, with rain expected over the weekend.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 03:17pm
Met dept advises people to avoid direct exposure to sunlight, stay hydrated and ensure judicious use of water.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:13am
224 extreme disaster events experienced between 1980 and 2024.
Published 10 Jun, 2025 06:12am
Citizens advised to strictly avoid unnecessary outdoor activities, especially strenuous work or exercise, during peak sunlight hours.
Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:28am
“Rising temperatures in northern areas may enhance snow-melting rate during the forecast period,” Met Office says.
Updated 07 Jun, 2025 12:14pm
An event related to World Environment Day held at Rakaposhi Viewpoint in the Ghulmet area of Nagar district.
Updated 07 Jun, 2025 09:54am
Advisory urges citizens to avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Published 06 Jun, 2025 08:07am
Hundreds more remain missing and feared dead; locals criticise govt for lacklustre response in delivering aid.
Published 03 Jun, 2025 05:01pm
Report warns region is a climate hotspot, facing rising temperatures, groundwater depletion.
Updated 01 Jun, 2025 09:57am
Says international assistance, declaring a climate emergency and enacting policy reforms is imperative.
Published 31 May, 2025 07:45pm
Climate Action Board to develop, review climate policies, action plans.
Updated 31 May, 2025 12:32pm
Met department has forecast hot and humid weather over the next two days.
Updated 31 May, 2025 12:05pm
Experts warn prolonged drought, receding water levels, growing habitat degradation is driving away these seasonal guest.
Published 30 May, 2025 03:34pm
It emphasises need for early warning systems, public education, and heat action plans tailored to cities.
Published 30 May, 2025 01:52pm
"Millions of lives must not be held hostage to narrow political gains," premier says.
Updated 30 May, 2025 05:24pm
Warns risk reduction critically underfunded at 2pc of aid.
Updated 30 May, 2025 07:57am
Authorities declare local state of emergency; footage shows huge cloud of ice and rubble hurtling down into the valley.
Published 29 May, 2025 11:17pm
Say rescue team took timely action and provided first aid to the injured before moving them to nearby hospitals.
Updated 29 May, 2025 11:21pm
Planet expected to remain at historic levels of warming after two hottest years ever recorded in 2023 and 2024.
Updated 29 May, 2025 10:07am
Stormy weather is expected to continue in northern, central parts of country until Saturday.
Updated 28 May, 2025 05:06pm
One killed, 10 injured in Attock; 3 injured in Rawalpindi.
Updated 28 May, 2025 11:44am
Three die in Azad Kashmir due to "cloud-burst"; two each killed in KP, Punjab as extreme conditions likely to persist through May 31.
Updated 28 May, 2025 08:18am
Multiple roof, wall collapse incidents in parts of KP; Punjab PDMA issues alert for authorities, citizens.
Updated 27 May, 2025 11:05pm
