Pakistan to set up ‘zero plastic waste’ cities along Indus river Over 164,000 tonnes of plastic waste travels to sea through rivers each year. Published 29 Mar, 2024 06:20am WHATSAPP
UNEP urges construction sector’s transformation to reduce emissions Report suggests building less is the most valuable option, generating 50-70pc fewer emissions than new construction. Updated 13 Sep, 2023 10:09am WHATSAPP
Leopard captured after six wild hours in Islamabad residential area Feline likely to be moved to ‘rescue centre’; three people injured. Updated 17 Feb, 2023 08:15am WHATSAPP
Indus annually delivers 10,000 tonnes of macro-plastics to Arabian Sea: WB Survey warns perennial presence of plastic waste in Indus and tributaries threatening water quality, ecological health. Updated 05 Jun, 2022 08:03am WHATSAPP
Sherry Rehman directs setting up of control room to monitor Margalla Hills Man who set fire to forests identified, chief conservator investigating the incident. Updated 19 May, 2022 09:02am WHATSAPP
Exploring why Karachi's rainwater has nowhere to go Housing encroachments on natural waterways and dumping of solid waste into stormwater drains are the two major causes. Updated 26 Jul, 2019 04:57pm WHATSAPP