PMD Alert: Dangerous ‘Karachi Coastal Heatwave’ Threatens City as Humidity Soars
KARACHI – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued an urgent weather advisory for Sindh’s provincial capital. Officials warn citizens to brace for a severe Karachi coastal heatwave. Actual temperatures will hover between 40 and 42 centigrade. However, a hazardous combination of trapping atmospheric moisture and dropping wind speeds will push the perceived “feels-like” temperature […]
KP approves $186m ADB loan for Chitral, Swabi irrigation projects
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally approved a $186 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This major capital injection will directly fund three mega irrigation projects. Consequently, these developments will transform the agricultural grid across the Lower Chitral and Swabi districts. Authorities will execute the infrastructure push under the “Khyber […]
KP plans food self-sufficiency by 2030 amid fiscal rifts with Centre
PESHAWAR — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has announced an agricultural strategy aiming to achieve provincial self-sufficiency across several key food sectors by 2030. Under this framework, the provincial government will expand the food department’s allocation in the upcoming budget to construct modern wheat storage facilities using advanced tech infrastructure. Chief Minister Afridi announced […]
PHC rejects Galiyat forest report, summons top KP officials over ‘malafide’ delays
PESHAWAR — Expressing severe displeasure over the failure to restore and determine forest boundaries in the scenic Galiyat region, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) has rejected a high-powered committee’s report, terming it a “sham” and an open violation of judicial orders. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Babar Sattar issued a […]
Climate cascade: Melting glaciers, urban smog push country toward environmental crisis
Climate cascade: Melting glaciers, urban smog push country toward environmental crisis
Drought-Affected Districts in Pakistan: Federal Govt Sounds Alarm Over Looming Famine Risk
PESHAWAR—A severe drought crisis is now looming over several regions across the country. Consequently, the federal government has issued urgent directives to provincial administrations. Local authorities must brace for escalating water scarcity and potential famine risks. Furthermore, large swaths of the territory are currently facing critical environmental vulnerability. This is a direct result of prolonged […]
National Assembly Bans Plastic Book Covers for Plastic-Free Schools
ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move toward environmental sustainability, the National Assembly has officially passed the Plastic-Free Schools Act 2026. This landmark legislation bans the use of plastic covers on books and notebooks within the federal capital. The government aims to curb the rising tide of non-recyclable waste while fostering an eco-conscious mindset in the next […]
Peshawar Journalists Trained in Green Journalism to Combat Climate Change
Peshawar Journalists Trained in Green Journalism to Combat Climate Change
Governor Urges District-Level Climate Planning to Safeguard Agriculture
PESHAWAR – Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, warned that the escalating impacts of climate change are no longer just environmental threats but are actively destabilizing agriculture, infrastructure, and the daily lives of citizens. Speaking as the chief guest at the launch of the district adaptation plans for Karak and Charsadda, the governor emphasized that […]
Govt Initiates Emergency Testing for Toxic Rain Amid Regional Conflicts
PESHAWAR — The Ministry of Defense has launched an emergency response to mitigate potential toxic rain risks in Pakistan following reports of atmospheric pollution originating from recent Middle East conflicts. The decision follows warnings from the Pakistan Meteorological Department regarding toxic contaminants detected in recent rainfall in Iran. Emergency Measures and Systematic Analysis To counter […]