Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday has said that the fight against climate change was ultimately a fight for humanity itself, urging collective global action to confront one of the greatest challenges facing the world today. The PPP Chairman, in his message on World Environment Day, said that recurring floods, […]
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Maryam Nawaz reaffirmed her govt’s commitment to environmental protection
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to environmental protection, calling for stronger efforts to reduce pollution, curb plastic waste and expand tree plantation initiatives across the province. Read More: PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection In her message on World Environment Day, the chief minister urged citizens to actively contribute […]
PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection on World Environment Day
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to environmental protection and climate resilience on World Environment Day, urging collective action at national and international levels to address the growing challenges posed by climate change. Read More: World Environment Day 2026: Stepping into Climate Action In his message on World Environment Day, observed on June 5, […]
Expert warns Karachi’s heat crisis is becoming a public health threat
Karachi’s worsening urban heat is emerging as a serious public health challenge, with experts warning that rising temperatures, pollution and unchecked urban development could have severe consequences for residents, particularly vulnerable communities. Read More: NDMA issues heatwave alert for multiple regions in Pakistan Speaking ahead of World Environment Day, Prof. Zafar Fatmi, Head of Environmental […]
Climate change threatens global plant species with habitat loss
Climate change is rapidly threatening plant species worldwide as rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and shrinking habitats push many ecosystems toward an uncertain future. Scientists warn that familiar landscapes could dramatically change before the end of this century as thousands of plant species struggle to survive under worsening environmental conditions. Researchers studying more than 67,000 […]
Climate Change and Our Silence: Gilgit Baltistan in the Spotlight
Climate change was once an academic research topic almost two decades ago at world Universities and among researchers. Developing countries didn’t take it seriously and presently are the most affected ones. Initially, as the developing countries were little contributors of greenhouse gases (gases emitted, are trapped, heat the atmosphere, for example, carbon dioxide), they thought […]
PU gender studies scholar completes PhD dissertation
The Department of Gender Studies at the University of the Punjab (PU), Lahore has announced that PhD scholar and Research Officer Muhammad Uzair has successfully completed his doctoral dissertation, marking an important academic achievement in the field of gender and disaster studies. Read More: ‘Women possess more emotional intelligence than men’ Muhammad Uzair completed his PhD […]
Uttar Pradesh storm death toll rises to 111
The death toll from powerful storms that swept across India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh has risen to at least 111, according to government officials, after more districts reported casualties from severe weather earlier this week. Strong winds, lightning and heavy rainfall battered the state on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction across several districts. Television footage […]
Study warns of dangerous heat risks at 2026 FIFA World Cup
A new scientific study has warned that the 2026 FIFA World Cup could face significant heat-related risks, raising concerns for both players and fans as extreme temperatures become more likely across host nations. The analysis, conducted by climate research group World Weather Attribution, found that around one-quarter of the 104 matches scheduled in the United […]
Global wildfire surge breaks records as heat extremes intensify
Scientists have warned that global fire outbreaks have reached record levels across multiple regions, driven by rising temperatures and climate change impacts. The surge in wildfires during the early months of this year has already caused unprecedented environmental damage, while experts expect conditions to worsen further as extreme heat and changing weather systems continue to […]