Climate Change Threats in KP: Governor Kundi Urges Unified Action
PESHAWAR—Addressing a seminar titled “Climate Change and Inclusion” at Governor House Peshawar on Monday, Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi characterized climate change threats in KP as an existential reality. Speaking as the chief guest at the event organized by the DICE Forum, Kundi emphasized that the effects of environmental degradation now manifest visibly across […]
PDMA Issues GLOF Alert in KP as Melting Glaciers Threaten Five Districts
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) issued an urgent GLOF alert in KP today for five high-risk districts due to the increasing threat of glacial lake outburst floods. Intense rainfall and rising temperatures have significantly raised the possibility of rapid glacial melting in the northern belt. Specifically, the PDMA identified Upper Chitral, Lower Chitral, Upper […]
Mega Dam Projects in Pakistan: National Strategy for Water Security
The Government of Pakistan has officially prioritized several mega dam projects in Pakistan to build consensus on storage and hydropower infrastructure. This move aims to address the country’s water crisis and climate change threats. Furthermore, officials stated during a meeting chaired by the Secretary of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) that these reservoirs are essential for national […]
The Most Smog-Affected Country: Pakistan Tops Global Toxicity Rankings in 2025
The atmospheric crisis of 2025 has issued a final, undeniable warning to Pakistan. According to the latest data from IQAir, a global authority on air quality monitoring, Pakistan now officially ranks as the most smog-affected country in the world. This designation transcends mere numerical ranking; it represents a living human tragedy that threatens the health […]
KP Targets 1mn Tree Plantation on Pakistan Day to Boost Forest Cover
PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is planting 10 lakh (1 million) saplings across the province today, March 23, 2026. This massive single-day drive marks Pakistan Day with a significant environmental milestone. Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah chaired a high-level review meeting to finalize arrangements for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tree plantation campaign-2026. Consequently, the provincial […]
Pakistan Biodiversity Targets Finalized for National Strategy (2026–2030)
The Ministry of Climate Change has officially finalized the new Pakistan biodiversity targets. These targets align the nation with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) under the Convention on Biological Diversity. Strategic Alignment with Global Conservation The announcement marks a key milestone in the country’s global commitments. Following a high-level two-day consultative meeting in Islamabad, […]
Wildlife Protection in Punjab: How High-Tech Innovation Saves Nature
Punjab is transforming wildlife protection through a massive digital overhaul. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently launched several historic initiatives. These steps aim to balance the ecosystem and protect biological diversity. Now, the province uses cutting-edge technology to guard its natural treasures. The government recently recruited 544 wildlife rangers to patrol protected areas. These officers […]
Massive Illegal Logging in Arandu Forest: 6,800+ Deodar Trees Destroyed
CHITRAL — A major environmental inquiry has exposed a staggering case of illegal logging in Arandu forest, located in Lower Chitral. Investigations reveal that a notorious ‘timber mafia’ has felled 6,821 deodar trees, causing what experts call “irreparable damage” to the region’s ecosystem. The Arandu forest, situated near the Pak-Afghan border, is famous for its […]
How Illegal Housing is Swallowing KP’s Breadbasket
The agricultural lands in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are rapidly being choked by a relentless sprawl of housing schemes. What was once fertile soil, essential for the province’s food security, is being systematically replaced by “concrete jungles.” While the government continues to compile reports on the rising trend of converting agricultural land into residential colonies, critics […]
KP Govt, World Bank Launch Smog Action Plan to Clean Peshawar’s Air
PESHAWAR: The Climate Change, Forest, Environment and Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and the World Bank have joined hands to clear Peshawar’s skies through a strategic Smog Action Plan. During a high-level consultative meeting, Secretary Junaid Khan and the World Bank technical team formalized a roadmap to manage air quality and combat rising pollution […]