Climate Change
Pakistan’s rising temperatures are worsening its dengue crisis
In 2017, a total of 25000 were tested positive for dengue virus out of which 73 people lost their lives across in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Artist aims to bring climate change awareness through his paintings
Ali Sajid, an artist in Peshawar, says he aims to bring awareness among the people about the impacts of climate change through his art.
Mamozai tribe seeks early return, rehabilitation of IDPs
The Mamozai IDPs, who were displaced in Operation Khyber-1, have been living in Camps for the last ten years.
Water crises in Pakistan to get worse in years ahead: Experts
Experts believe that after 1960 no proper efforts were made to construct water storage facilities in the country.
Olive farming counters challenge of climate change impacts in Bajaur
The people of Bajaur tribal district have changed their methods of agriculture and farming with change in climate conditions in the region.
Marble factories in Buner pose threat to life
The white powder released from the marble factories has turned streams water to a thin milky slush.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Profile for Punjab launched
The Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) profile for Punjab province was launched at a ceremony in Lahore on Thursday.
Forest department to plant trees on 1200 hectares of land in Swat
Commissioner said that Ulema and civil society should be taken into confidence to create awareness about the plantation campaign.
Awareness campaign: Poets taking on climate change in Buner
Though Pakistan contributes less than 1 per cent of the world's greenhouse gases, yet it is the world's most vulnerable victims of the growing consequences of climate change.
Waste of LRH on garbage dumps pose serious health hazards
The Lady Reading Hospital has been unable to dispose its waste and dangerous waste materials from the hospital are found on other dumping sites.
Kalpani stream in Mardan suffers from urban pollution
Over the years, Kalpani stream ceased to be a "gudar". The stream is polluted by drains flowing directly into it from the nearby localities.
Drying natural streams, wells worries locals in Upper Dir
Several natural streams and wells have dried up in Wari area of Upper Dir district due to which the area residents are facing difficulties.