Climate Change
Says programme will strengthen Pakistan’s institutional capacity for planning, preparedness, and response, among other things.
Published 29 Oct, 2024 07:05pm
Govt, activists differ on AQI data; very few public sector monitors functional.
Updated 29 Oct, 2024 10:59am
16,000 tree species are at risk of extinction, says report.
Updated 29 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Report’s findings "stark but not surprising", says UN climate chief.
Published 29 Oct, 2024 06:54am
Pledges Pakistan’s support in setting up this crucial data bank, describing it as a “groundbreaking initiative”.
Published 28 Oct, 2024 07:15am
PM2.5 concentration was 49.8 times higher than WHO standards.
Updated 28 Oct, 2024 03:42pm
Victims of anti-encroachment drive, corporate farming, fishermen affected by
marine pollution also raise voices.
Updated 28 Oct, 2024 05:10pm
Agreement sets the stage for impactful initiatives, combining the strengths of both organisations.
Updated 30 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Marriyum claims 30pc of Lahore’s smog "comes from India"; 188 vehicles impounded, 5 factories sealed; fines imposed.
Published 26 Oct, 2024 07:57am
China, US, India churn out roughly half of all global carbon emissions.
Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:55am
Both Pakistan and India need a strategy that not only penalises harmful practices but also provides long-term solutions.
Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:18am
“We're teetering on a planetary tightrope,” warns UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Published 24 Oct, 2024 11:35pm
Haryana arrests 16 while Punjab police say 71 held so far for various polluting activities.
Published 22 Oct, 2024 03:53pm
Agriculture dept launches anti-smog squads.
Updated 22 Oct, 2024 10:44am
12,000 delegates from 200 countries are due to attend the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16).
Published 21 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Pakistan should add its signature to the Global Climate Finance Framework.
Updated 19 Oct, 2024 04:03pm
Developing countries like Pakistan must grasp the finance architecture for operationalising loss and damage, as it will be key at the upcoming COP.
Published 18 Oct, 2024 03:57pm
UN estimates spending on nature needs to increase to $542bn annually by 2030, to halt nature loss, meet climate goals.
Updated 18 Oct, 2024 03:13pm
Questions raised over clampdown on recent protests, issues of excessive use of force, NAB, climate change, women rights.
Updated 18 Oct, 2024 11:15am
Collaboration aims to inspire individuals, corporations and communities to act against climate change.
Updated 17 Oct, 2024 09:59pm
Says ongoing reforms may boost country’s growth by 2pc over five years, reduce inequality.
Updated 17 Oct, 2024 09:28am
Almost $2 trillion in investments flowing into clean energy projects each year, says agency.
Published 16 Oct, 2024 02:11pm
Experts stress need for better climate risk preparedness.
Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:56am
One might assume that weather unpredictability is due to technology limits or climate change but the real issue lies within the PMD.
Updated 14 Oct, 2024 11:27am
Milton intensifies to Category 5 in under 24 hours; is the third-fastest intensifying Atlantic hurricane on record.
Published 12 Oct, 2024 04:18pm
La Nina weather phenomenon expected to emerge in late 2024 and persist into early 2025.
Updated 12 Oct, 2024 11:02am
Research shows 87 human casualties were recorded in the region between 2019 and 2024 during 46 lightning incidents.
Published 10 Oct, 2024 12:44pm
Pakistan needs to implement reforms that balance economic growth with climate resilience.
Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:33am
Maryam approves first smog action plan.
Updated 10 Oct, 2024 01:21pm
UN has urged countries to alert neighbours and aid them in preparing ahead of floods.
Published 09 Oct, 2024 06:19pm
