Climate Change
Talks focus on chemicals after petrochemical-producing nations such as Saudi Arabia and China strongly oppose efforts.
Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:07am
Eases curb on heavy vehicles, allows construction activity.
Updated 26 Nov, 2024 02:58pm
Islamabad’s "corner plot" presence at Baku summit impresses observers.
Updated 04 Dec, 2024 11:23pm
Goal doesn’t match needs of developing world, PM’s aide Romina Alam says.
Updated 25 Nov, 2024 12:05pm
Deal boosts rich countries’ previous pledge to provide $100bn annually, lays groundwork for next year’s summit in Amazon rainforest.
Published 24 Nov, 2024 11:15pm
Of 4,500 patients in Lahore, 3,690 complain of respiratory issues.
Updated 24 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
It is not clear if the wealthy countries’ revised position has been formally communicated to developing countries at COP29.
Published 23 Nov, 2024 05:44pm
Air quality reaches alarming levels following govt's decision to reopen schools, markets.
Updated 23 Nov, 2024 11:44am
Justice Shahid Karim warns schools that don't comply with order would be sealed.
Updated 22 Nov, 2024 05:30pm
BUSAN: As delegates from 175 countries gathered in Busan, South Korea, on Monday for the fifth round of talks aimed at securing an international treaty to curb plastic pollution, lingering divisions cast doubts on whether a final agreement is in sight.
Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:29am
Join host Dawar Butt and co-host Mahin Khan in this special year-ender episode of Front Seat as they dive into the most impactful climate disasters of 2024. From catastrophic floods to unprecedented heatwaves, they unpack the major environmental crises that shook the world this year.
Updated 01 Jan, 2025 04:56pm
Lahore's deadly air could soon rival London's Great Smog — unless Pakistan follows the hard-earned lessons of the past.
Updated 12 Dec, 2024 01:50am
The problem of pollution has not emerged suddenly, nor can it be resolved quickly.
Updated 21 Nov, 2024 09:23am
Subpar performance lowers country’s CCPI ranking.
Updated 21 Nov, 2024 07:56am
Unicef projects challenging future for children in world transformed by extreme climate crises, population shifts, technological disparities.
Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:08am
Opec chief calls fossil fuels a "gift from God".
Published 20 Nov, 2024 11:40pm
Further drop in smog intensity predicted; Marriyum Aurangzeb says 34 brick kilns, 36 industrial units razed in 3 days.
Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:40am
Climate change poses threat to education delivery, says report.
Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:02am
"Recharge Pakistan" initiative to mitigate flood risk through community-led initiatives.
Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:43am
EPA cites improved air quality for decision; Higher Education Department also orders all educational institutions to reopen.
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
Rich nations being urged to raise their pledge of $100bn a year in climate financing for poorer countries.
Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:53pm
As climate change wreaked havoc and government action stalled, the people turned to the judiciary, seeking urgent intervention through landmark environmental cases.
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:29am
Delhi shuts schools as "death trap" smog chokes megapolis.
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:49am
Chinese President Xi warns the world faces "a new period of major changes".
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:19am
On COP29 sidelines, environmentalists say Pakistan’s move towards local coal could be "counterproductive".
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:47am
Also orders all schools to reopen in Rawalpindi division from Tuesday.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 07:29pm
The actor said shutting down businesses and schools was not a solution.
Published 18 Nov, 2024 03:57pm
Nations have until Friday to break the impasse over how to raise $1 trillion a year for developing countries to cope with global warming.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 08:17pm
Schools ordered to move classes online; restrictions on construction, vehicle movement tightened.
Published 18 Nov, 2024 11:49am
The US and EU cause the most GHG emissions, with a combined total of 37pc emissions globally, according to research.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:42am
