Climate Change
The country needs around $0.35 trillion from 2023 to 2030 to respond to climate challenges says World Bank.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:29am
‘Glaciers to Farms’ programme aims to mobilise funding of $3.5bn for Central Asia and South Asia.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:34am
Says regulatory reforms, major policy initiatives, robust planning must to attract funding.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 08:45am
Global commitment aims to address the needs of children and youth affected by climate challenges.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:25am
New policy to attract “green investments" launched; carbon credits garner criticism, seen as an attempt by wealthy nations.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:22am
Schools closed for another 10 days across province; govt holds "successful" artificial rain trial in Jhelum, Gujar Khan.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:36am
On COP29 sidelines, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah chairs panel discussion at Pakistan Pavilion.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:10am
AQI reaches 227 on Friday, with PM2.5 crossing 170 micrograms per cubic metre, much higher than permissible 35.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 01:37pm
No check on smoke-emitting vehicles; RTA secretary working with only two staff members.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:35pm
PDWP approves development schemes including Rs5.38bn smog initiative; PHD names central committee room.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:23am
Controversial carbon markets, non-operationalisation of Loss and Damage fund among key sticking points.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Countries mired in conflict and its aftermath say they have struggled to access private investment, as they are seen as too risky.
Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:25pm
Says 10-year provincial plan to combat smog already in action for past 8 months; e-buses to ply Punjab roads by June, LHC told.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:41pm
Total reliance on external support for succour is not a gamble that Pakistan can afford.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Health dept data shows 1.93m reported cases of respiratory disease in 30 days; complaints of asthma, conjunctivitis, heart disease also surge.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Bench addresses ongoing power loadshedding issue, observing that it is a policy matter in which the court couldn’t interfere.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:00am
Rescue officials cite poor visibility due to smog.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:54am
Multan police deploys 457 officers to assist in carrying out “anti-smog initiatives”.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:38pm
Six-judge bench adjourns hearing on 2007 case for 3 weeks; Justice Mandokhail notes environmental pollution a countrywide issue.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 04:33pm
With air quality hitting “hazardous” highs, Lahore is forced into survival mode — schools shut, hospitals overflow, and households resort to pricey air purifiers to keep the smog at bay.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:50am
Industry demand for green skills remains low in Pakistan.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:47am
“Factories emitting smoke will also be temporarily shut down," DC says, as meeting decides to impose fines on smoke-emitting vehicles.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 12:14pm
PMD predicts rain from Nov 14 to 16 covering many areas will ease smog.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 12:29pm
In Valencia, dozens of municipalities have cancelled classes; drainage channels remain blocked with mud.
Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:19pm
IQAir says “hazardous” pollutant levels 53 times higher than recommended daily maximum.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 03:46pm
Stresses some of the countries have already faced calamities and "some will if we do not act".
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 06:29pm
PPP chairman advises to "move to Karachi" while sharing its low AQI; defence minister blames vehicles, traders.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 02:17pm
Authorities ask schools to take classes online, health dept to ensure availability of medicines.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 01:26pm
Education minister asks public to cooperate, help govt in their capacity.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 02:09pm
Links humanity’s survival with health of glaciers, says Pakistan ready to work with world for their protection.
Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:05am
