Marble Factories’ Pollution in Peshawar Drives Relocation Plan Amid Health Risks
PESHAWAR—The issue of marble factories’ pollution in Peshawar has resurfaced with renewed urgency after the district administration decided to relocate the units to the Industrial Estate in Mohmand. Officials said that toxic wastewater and unchecked emissions from marble factories operating along Warsak Road continue to pose serious risks to public health and agriculture. Officials confirmed […]
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 […]
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, […]
CM Sohail Afridi Launches KP Spring Plantation Campaign 2026
Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi, officially inaugurated the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Spring Plantation Campaign 2026. He launched the drive by planting a sapling at the Chief Minister House in Peshawar today. This campaign marks a major step toward environmental sustainability in the province. The provincial government has set a massive target for this season. They […]
How Encroachments are Choking Pakistan’s Rivers
How Encroachments are Choking Pakistan’s Rivers