The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Saturday issued a glacial lake outburst flood (Glof) alert for Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a fresh westerly wave approaches the country. Authorities warned that rising temperatures and expected rainfall could increase risks in vulnerable mountain regions. The alert aims to protect communities facing potential flash floods and landslides. […]
Pakistan climate change
Pakistan still using Euro-II emission standards
ISLAMABAD / GILGIT: A parliamentary committee on Wednesday expressed serious concern over Pakistan’s outdated Euro-II vehicle emission standards, terming them a glaring example of the country’s environmental oversight failures. During a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, lawmakers were told that Pakistan’s National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) still […]