Stories by Rina Saeed Khan

Climate scientists explain Pakistan’s ‘unprecedented’ floods

Unlike the 2010 floods, this year’s disaster is a result of rain-triggered floods amplified by the La Niña weather pattern. As the link with climate change becomes clearer, Pakistan’s government is preparing to demand reparations at this year’s UN climate summit.

Published 16 Sep, 2022 04:28pm

Citizens denounce CDA-ICT report on Korang Nullah encroachments

Report is based on last 2km of 17km drain, leaving out poultry farms, housing societies, residents say

Published 09 Jul, 2018 06:05am

Who is responsible for the snow leopard's death at Peshawar Zoo?

There is reportedly no trained staff at the zoo, not even shady trees and vegetation.

Updated 21 Mar, 2018 07:25pm

Disagreements between rich and poorer countries was a worrying aspect of the Bonn climate conference

Major work remains to be done if we are to avert a climate catastrophe.

Updated 23 Nov, 2017 01:36pm

Why climate change threats are real and complex: How we battle climate change will determine our future

ALTHOUGH Pakistan does not contribute significantly to global carbon emissions — ranking 135th in per capita emissions

Published 15 Nov, 2017 07:41am

Not a deal broker: Pakistan at the Bonn climate talks

Following a year of increasingly visible climate change impacts like frequent and intense hurricanes and wildfires...

Published 15 Nov, 2017 07:39am

A UN prize-winning NGO’s remarkable efforts to save the snow leopards of Pakistan from extinction

The Balti non-profit's work shows how partnering with local communities can preserve wildlife and livelihoods.

Updated 15 Sep, 2017 11:30am

Seven years after the Swat floods, how prepared are we if disaster strikes again?

The Swat floods swept away over a million homes, killed over 2000 people and left up to 20 million people homeless.

Updated 27 Jul, 2017 01:19pm

The high environmental cost of Islamabad's latest metro bus project

To prevent cities from turning into concrete jungles, citizens need to become more involved and raise concerns.

Updated 12 Jul, 2017 02:37pm

Trump's decision to exit Paris Agreement comes at a fearful time of rising temperatures

The momentum to build a low-emission economy and shift away from fossil fuels must not stop.

Updated 07 Jun, 2017 03:14pm

PCB considering building cricket ground in Shakarparian

The construction of the cricket ground would violate the Islamabad Wildlife Ordinance 1979.

Updated 01 Jun, 2017 11:14am

There is still time to save Kavaan, the lone elephant

The 32-year-old Asian elephant has been kept in chains for more than two decades.

Updated 24 May, 2017 09:44am

On World Water Day, resolve to stop wasting water in Pakistan

Climate change and a rapidly expanding population are only making our water problems much worse.

Updated 22 Mar, 2017 06:19pm

SOCIETY: Bringing justice to the people

With training and awareness, communities in Bahawalpur district are finding legal solutions for their issues

Published 19 Feb, 2017 05:58am

Earthly Matters: Living in a post-truth world

In the new world we need to discern between truth and lies using our own judgement

Updated 08 Jan, 2017 09:20am

Earthly Matters: Capitalism versus the climate

A documentary film frames global warming as a political and ethical challenge rather than just an environmental one

Updated 25 Dec, 2016 01:42pm

Earthly Matters: Trump casts shadow on Marrakech climate conference

Climate activists continue to hope that Trump’s remarks on climate change were just hyperbole

Published 27 Nov, 2016 07:11am

From Paris to Marrakesh

THE atmosphere in the elegant but traditional city of Marrakesh (Morocco) where the twenty-second session of the...

Published 19 Nov, 2016 06:28am

Earthly Matters: The road to Marrakech

There is a growing realisation, including in Pakistan, that climate change is a global priority

Published 13 Nov, 2016 06:38am

Earthly Matters: Saving the mighty Mahasheer

The entire length of Poonch river in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has been declared as the first-ever aquatic protected area.

Updated 16 Oct, 2016 09:04am