Tale of Wilting Palms: How the Date Palm Plantation in Peshawar Cost millions

Peshawar, a city already facing terrorism and urban challenges, now faces an ecological disaster in the form of its failed date palm plantation in Peshawar. Thousands of palm trees, imported at a high cost, were planted across the city in an ambitious beautification project. However, these trees, better suited to coastal climates like those of […]

President Approves Appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as Chief Justice

PTI’s Reserved Seats Ruling: Pakistan Supreme Court Overturns PTI’s Claim

President Asif Ali Zardari has approved the appointment of Justice Yahya Afridi as the Chief Justice of Pakistan. According to a statement issued by the President Office, Justice Afridi’s appointment will be effective from October 26 for a tenure of three years. The appointment was made under Articles 175(A)(3), 177, and 179 of the Constitution. […]

Plastic Pollution in Pakistan: An Escalating Environmental Threat

Plastic pollution in Pakistan is now reaching critical levels, threatening the environment, public health, and the country’s future. Across the cities of Pakistan, from the bustling streets of Lahore to the shores of Karachi, plastic waste has become an inescapable part of the landscape. Pakistan produces around 20 million tons of solid waste annually, with […]