Climate Change
"Some 11,000 rural women will be given buffaloes and cows," announces chief minister.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 01:34pm
Early sunmer rains likely to create favourable conditions for small-scale breeding of locusts in eastern Pakistan.
Updated 22 Jun, 2025 10:52am
Yield is estimated to be 45pc less this season; Iran-Israel war affects exports of Sindhri mango variety.
Updated 21 Jun, 2025 01:35pm
Speakers at moot stress efforts to increase mangrove cover to save Karachi, other coastal areas from natural disasters.
Updated 21 Jun, 2025 02:10pm
Says dependency on international money will increase as a result while aid funding for this purpose is being reduced globally.
Published 18 Jun, 2025 01:44pm
Expert expects weather conditions to improve by evening with the resumption of the sea breeze.
Updated 18 Jun, 2025 11:17am
Assessment looks at health care, culture and environment, education, infrastructure and stability in 173 countries.
Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:42pm
Sustainable land management, ecosystem restoration remain “key pillars” of the govt's climate resilience agenda, premier says.
Published 17 Jun, 2025 02:11pm
Experts have warned that these high temperatures are only going to grow with each passing year.
Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:57am
Meanwhile, the provinces lack the resources and expertise to implement adaptation measures effectively.
Updated 17 Jun, 2025 09:41am
Rs795bn earmarked for Climate Resilient Punjab; Rs277bn for climate adaptation, Rs371bn for climate mitigation.
Updated 17 Jun, 2025 12:23pm
Calls for accelerated investment in land restoration, regional climate cooperation, end to weaponisation of water resources.
Updated 17 Jun, 2025 10:13am
Indus River has been "made into a commodity", says activist.
Updated 16 Jun, 2025 10:49am
"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
