Climate Change
Pakistan, and others vulnerable to climatic extremes, must heed the warning before the next deluge arrives — because it surely will.
Updated 16 Jul, 2025 08:57am
Authors of Nature study say flood risks can be mitigated by restoring natural floodplains, improving drainage.
Updated 15 Jul, 2025 10:22am
The country is heading towards a serious crisis with no bailout plan for the most vulnerable.
Updated 11 Jul, 2025 08:46am
Around 1,500 deaths were linked to climate change, which made the heatwave more severe.
Updated 09 Jul, 2025 04:24pm
Says Pakistan is deeply underprepared for the scale of climate investment required.
Updated 09 Jul, 2025 08:52am
GB CM Haji Gulbar Khan orders relevant departments to remain alert in view of the flood situation.
Published 08 Jul, 2025 09:47pm
Climate decisions must be based on facts, not politics — guided by independent science and open to public scrutiny.
Updated 08 Jul, 2025 08:16am
Overall, an estimated 8.6m people across 26 districts in Sindh faced heightened food insecurity due to compounding heat and drought risks.
Updated 08 Jul, 2025 11:43am
Experts criticise FY26 budget for prioritising taxation over genuine climate adaptation and sustainability efforts.
Published 06 Jul, 2025 09:21am
With frequency of calamitous weather events increasing, the country cannot afford to be in denial after every tragedy
Published 06 Jul, 2025 08:47am
Environmentalists point out lack of clarity; govt targets "multi-sectoral approach".
Updated 06 Jul, 2025 11:04am
Says 48.5°C recorded in Chilas and 46.1°C in Bunji, warns persistent high temparature could trigger Glofs and flash floods.
Published 05 Jul, 2025 11:49pm
Judge also directs CTO to submit a report on feasibility of converting major roads into one-way routes to ease congestion, reduce pollution.
Published 05 Jul, 2025 05:15am
The “cumulative damage” includes 110 others injured over past two weeks, Himachal Pradesh’s revenue department says.
Published 04 Jul, 2025 05:19pm
Chitral, Dir, Swat and Kohistan residents have been instructed to remain alert about glacial outbursts.
Published 04 Jul, 2025 02:31pm
Standing Committee on Climate Change stresses need for better coordination.
Published 04 Jul, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan’s parliamentary committees have a crucial role in shaping our climate future.
Updated 03 Jul, 2025 09:46am
Spain reports four deaths; motorways warn of impaired services; rivers run low, causing problems for navigating waterways.
Updated 03 Jul, 2025 11:07am
Italy, France and Germany warn of risk of heavy storms due to excessive warming in unstable atmospheres.
Published 02 Jul, 2025 09:49pm
National meteorological service warns that risk of heavy rain and possible flash floods will remain high until at least Saturday.
Published 02 Jul, 2025 06:15pm
In future, people could expect heatwaves to occur more often and be more intense because of human-induced climate change, says WMO spokesperson.
Updated 02 Jul, 2025 12:04pm
Says government will build “non-controversial water storage capacity” by utilising resources such as the Diamer Bhasha dam and others.
Published 01 Jul, 2025 10:41pm
Over 50,000 people have been evacuated from five regions, including more than 42,000 in Izmir, Turkiye’s AFAD emergency management authority says.
Published 30 Jun, 2025 09:58pm
New programme to engage communities, increase awareness about sustainable solutions to address environmental issues.
Updated 30 Jun, 2025 10:06am
According to Rescue 1122, two people were killed and a dozen injured in rain-related incidents in Lahore.
Updated 30 Jun, 2025 09:24am
After 13 lives were lost in a flash flood, officials and experts weigh what could — and should — have been done to prevent the disaster.
Updated 30 Jun, 2025 08:42am
Decision made at the fifth meeting of the Steering Committee on the Electric Vehicle Policy on Thursday.
Updated 27 Jun, 2025 10:43am
“We need to go further, faster and fairer,” says Simon Stiell.
Published 26 Jun, 2025 11:00pm
In the last five years, the acreage of mango orchards across Sindh has dwindled, shrinking from 59,100 hectares in 2019-20 to 58,900 hectares in 2023-24.
Updated 25 Jun, 2025 06:54pm
Says that 2024 was the warmest or second-warmest year on record depending on the dataset.
Published 23 Jun, 2025 02:48pm
