Climate Change
As climate change wreaked havoc and government action stalled, the people turned to the judiciary, seeking urgent intervention through landmark environmental cases.
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 11:29am
Delhi shuts schools as "death trap" smog chokes megapolis.
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:49am
Chinese President Xi warns the world faces "a new period of major changes".
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:19am
On COP29 sidelines, environmentalists say Pakistan’s move towards local coal could be "counterproductive".
Updated 19 Nov, 2024 10:47am
Also orders all schools to reopen in Rawalpindi division from Tuesday.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 07:29pm
The actor said shutting down businesses and schools was not a solution.
Published 18 Nov, 2024 03:57pm
Nations have until Friday to break the impasse over how to raise $1 trillion a year for developing countries to cope with global warming.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 08:17pm
Schools ordered to move classes online; restrictions on construction, vehicle movement tightened.
Published 18 Nov, 2024 11:49am
Crop residue burning accounts for only 3.9pc of smog in Lahore and around 11pc in Punjab.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:50pm
The bone of contention is where the finance will come from, as the Global South demands money for the damage caused by the developed countries.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 12:39pm
The country needs around $0.35 trillion from 2023 to 2030 to respond to climate challenges says World Bank.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:29am
The US and EU cause the most GHG emissions, with a combined total of 37pc emissions globally, according to research.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:42am
‘Glaciers to Farms’ programme aims to mobilise funding of $3.5bn for Central Asia and South Asia.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:34am
Says regulatory reforms, major policy initiatives, robust planning must to attract funding.
Updated 18 Nov, 2024 08:45am
Global commitment aims to address the needs of children and youth affected by climate challenges.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:25am
New policy to attract “green investments" launched; carbon credits garner criticism, seen as an attempt by wealthy nations.
Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:22am
Schools closed for another 10 days across province; govt holds "successful" artificial rain trial in Jhelum, Gujar Khan.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 08:36am
On COP29 sidelines, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah chairs panel discussion at Pakistan Pavilion.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:10am
AQI reaches 227 on Friday, with PM2.5 crossing 170 micrograms per cubic metre, much higher than permissible 35.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 01:37pm
PDWP approves development schemes including Rs5.38bn smog initiative; PHD names central committee room.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:23am
No check on smoke-emitting vehicles; RTA secretary working with only two staff members.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:35pm
Controversial carbon markets, non-operationalisation of Loss and Damage fund among key sticking points.
Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Countries mired in conflict and its aftermath say they have struggled to access private investment, as they are seen as too risky.
Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:25pm
Says 10-year provincial plan to combat smog already in action for past 8 months; e-buses to ply Punjab roads by June, LHC told.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:41pm
Total reliance on external support for succour is not a gamble that Pakistan can afford.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Health dept data shows 1.93m reported cases of respiratory disease in 30 days; complaints of asthma, conjunctivitis, heart disease also surge.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:07am
Bench addresses ongoing power loadshedding issue, observing that it is a policy matter in which the court couldn’t interfere.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:00am
Rescue officials cite poor visibility due to smog.
Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:54am
Multan police deploys 457 officers to assist in carrying out “anti-smog initiatives”.
Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:38pm
Six-judge bench adjourns hearing on 2007 case for 3 weeks; Justice Mandokhail notes environmental pollution a countrywide issue.
Updated 14 Nov, 2024 04:33pm
