Stories by Zaki Abbas

Pakistan in uncharted waters as ‘super El Nino’ multiplies threats

The weather pattern can push the country toward food insecurity and extreme temperatures.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 08:11am

Need to bridge policy gaps to address malnutrition, sanitation

Expert says 20pc children in South Asia are stunted at birth.

Published 04 Sep, 2026 07:03am

Early years critical in addressing malnutrition: experts

ISLAMABAD: Medical experts called for a multi-sectoral approach and the incorporation of the latest research to...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Candlelight vigil demands justice for Hina Javed, end to gender-based violence

ISLAMABAD: A candlelight vigil held on Saturday evening outside the National Press Club in Islamabad to mourn the...

Published 30 Aug, 2026 07:01am

Islamabad mourns Hina Javed and the rise of femicide in Pakistan at candlelight vigil

Friends and family demanded an end to violence against women, better legislation preventing domestic abuse and an end to a culture of impunity.

Published 29 Aug, 2026 10:11pm

Parliamentarians urge government to avoid long-term energy contracts

Forum discusses policy options to protect consumers while maintaining energy security.

Updated 28 Aug, 2026 09:13am

Pakistan offers world a path toward solar power

Solarisation of 300 million homes by 2030 to add 2.5 terawatts of new capacity, nearly matching today’s global solar base

Published 06 Aug, 2026 08:28am

‘Solar revolution’ needs reforms for endurance, inclusivity: experts

Sherry calls for policies to be people-centric; Leghari seeks investment in storage systems

Updated 05 Aug, 2026 12:36pm

Lack of access to cooling to amplify heat deaths in Pakistan

89pc of Pakistan’s population trapped in deadly combination of extreme heat, lack of access to air conditioning.

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 08:28am

Frontline communities face longer wait for funds

FRLD board defers funding decisions till December, receives 176 requests from 119 states; Pakistan submits three proposals on agriculture, health, flash flood losses.

Updated 16 Jul, 2026 07:18am

Climate resource portal launched in Islamabad

Climate Sangat is a dedicated web portal designed to facilitate exchange of reliable information and resources on climate change.

Updated 30 Jun, 2026 09:45am

Bloomberg pledges $285m for clean energy

State climate minister says renewable energy being held back by "market structures designed for a different era".

Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:10am

Climate action takes a backseat in federal budget FY27

Allocations in all climate heads face cuts, except for disaster management.

Updated 21 Jun, 2026 07:29am

‘Halve fossil fuel use by 2035 to avert catastrophe’

Climate expert says all countries must transition, but each state can do so at its own pace.

Updated 18 Jun, 2026 05:36pm

ECONOMIC SURVEY 2026-27: Record provincial surplus masks deeper fault lines

The dedicated efforts at the provincial level for effective resource mobilisation and prudent expenditure management triggered higher growth in provincial revenues relative to expenditures.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:30am

BUDGET 2026-27: Situationer: Building resilience or just ticking climate boxes?

From penalising green technology to sidelining adaptation, the government’s spending choices seem to contradict its own climate commitments.

Published 05 Jun, 2026 07:04am

Parliamentary caucus warns against using fuel levy as revenue measure

MNA Dr Nafisa Shah says building a just and sovereign energy system is a "national imperative".

Updated 22 May, 2026 09:14am

Industrial electrification to reduce energy expense by 36pc, halve emissions

Study identifies gas-reliant sectors as strongest candidates for transition.

Updated 17 May, 2026 10:04am

Energy leaders warn against expanding fossil fuels amid Hormuz shock

Energy Transitions Commission report says accelerating clean energy deployment not only a "climate imperative", but also strategic response to fuel price volatility.

Updated 16 May, 2026 07:53am

Battery storage system is missing link in Pakistan’s solar revolution

Expert notes adoption of renewable energy reaction to rising fuel prices; panelist says after solarisation, consumers not captive to grid anymore.

Published 08 May, 2026 07:10am