Climate Change
Three countries — China, India, and Pakistan — and one issue — water — will shape the fate of the Third Pole countries.
Updated 26 Jul, 2025 09:15am
Musadik Malik attends COP29 Heads of Delegation Retreat in Azerbaijan.
Updated 26 Jul, 2025 10:27am
Move hailed as "major step towards environmental sustainability".
Published 25 Jul, 2025 10:14pm
Rescue teams evacuate 40 people trapped in Attock canal; retired colonel's body found in Rawalpindi after his car was swept away by floodwaters.
Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:17pm
Recent catastrophes are "climate change in motion", warns Sherry Rehman.
Updated 24 Jul, 2025 09:38am
Countries breaching their climate obligations were committing a “wrongful act”, ICJ says in its advisory opinion.
Updated 24 Jul, 2025 12:05am
Study on how climate is affecting international cricket reveals the tournament saw 15 days of ‘Caution’ and two days of ‘Extreme Caution’ on the heat index.
Updated 22 Jul, 2025 07:47am
If the supply of plastic bags is banned, demand will naturally shift to the eco-friendly alternatives permitted to meet consumer needs.
Published 21 Jul, 2025 12:43pm
Temperatures in Tehran reach 40°C, with a further rise to 41°C forecast for Monday.
Published 20 Jul, 2025 09:47pm
World Bank report emphasises need for social safety nets, subsidies for less privileged.
Updated 20 Jul, 2025 09:23am
Thursday’s events must be seen not as an isolated disaster, but as a warning of what lies ahead.
Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:23am
In practice, response remains post-disaster, not anticipatory.
Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:01am
"High-level" flood warning issued for two locations; rains expected across KP till July 25; NDMA says 15 dead countrywide in last 24 hours.
Updated 18 Jul, 2025 11:19pm
Several swept away in Potohar region; helicopters brought in as more than 400 rescued from Jhelum; brunt of monsoon expected to persist for four weeks.
Updated 18 Jul, 2025 11:28am
Project’s revival follows "failure" of Musharraf-era water flow measurement system.
Updated 18 Jul, 2025 07:55am
Heatwaves, environmental degradation altering weather patterns; glacial calving intensifying flooding.
Published 17 Jul, 2025 08:34am
Pakistan’s journey towards climate resilience is intrinsically linked to the effectiveness of its apex institutions.
Updated 17 Jul, 2025 09:14am
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
