Climate Change
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
Wants complete establishment of funds intended to address the dangers of climate change.
Updated 11 May, 2024 08:04am
Interior ministry says five districts of Baghlan province have been hit by severe flooding.
Published 10 May, 2024 09:43pm
It is indeed important to delineate the roles and responsibilities of multiple players and strengthen coordination between national and provincial stakeholders.
Updated 09 May, 2024 08:51am
Emphasises importance of providing job opportunities to people living in border areas.
Published 08 May, 2024 07:39am
Expert says extreme weather patterns cause for concern.
Published 08 May, 2024 07:39am
South Sudan closed its schools to 2.2m students in March; thousands of schools in Philippines, India shut in April.
Updated 02 May, 2024 09:51am
Scientists warn extreme heat will become more frequent and intense because of human-induced climate change.
Published 01 May, 2024 07:50am
Let 2024 be the year when we all proactively ensure that our communities are safeguarded and that the future is secure against the inevitable next storm.
Updated 29 Apr, 2024 08:46am
Adopting effective policies could help Pakistan not only mitigate impacts of climate change but also attract investment and expand trade horizons.
Updated 28 Apr, 2024 10:48am
LAHORE: A thought-provoking session, titled ‘Loss, Damage and Climate Reparations: Growing Inequalities and the...
Published 28 Apr, 2024 07:30am
India's top court declines to order any change to vote-counting process.
Published 26 Apr, 2024 12:48pm
World Meteorological Organisation says impact of heatwaves in Asia becoming more severe.
Updated 23 Apr, 2024 02:18pm
Residents say flash floods in the mountainous village have also come to an end since the cutting of trees was stopped over the last three years.
Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:19am
Warns public life, property, infrastructure vulnerable to Glofs in nine cities.
Updated 18 Apr, 2024 11:10am
