Climate experts in London have warned that over the next 40 to 50 years, winter seasons in most countries could shorten dramatically, lasting just one and a half to two months. The findings highlight the rapid pace of global warming and its potential impact on seasonal cycles. Read More: Winters in Lahore — of what once […]
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IMF urges Pakistan to give 30% weight to climate in PSDP
The International Monetary Fund has urged Pakistan to increase climate change weighting to at least 30% in all PSDP projects. It also called for public disclosure of project selection scores. The move aims to improve infrastructure planning and align spending with the National Climate Change Policy. In its second review under the Extended Fund Facility, […]
New terror threat grows across Afghan border, says PM Shehbaz
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warned that a new wave of terrorism is rising from Afghan soil. He urged the world to press Afghan authorities to act against militancy. He highlighted the issue while speaking at a forum marking Turkmenistan’s neutrality anniversary. Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan remains committed to regional peace as it serves on the […]
2025 set to be among hottest years ever, EU scientists warn
2025 is on track to be the world’s second or third-hottest year, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Only 2024’s record-breaking heat may surpass it. Scientists warn that these temperatures reflect a clear global warming trend. The year marks the first three-year period in which average global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. […]
Water Security, Climate Change & The IWT!
Pakistan’s agricultural economy relies almost entirely on the predictable flow of the three Western rivers: the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. It was allocated under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). This treaty has long been the reliable foundation of its national water system. However, this stability is now under intense pressure, creating a truly precarious […]
Deadly floods hit Southeast Asia, toll tops 1,500
TUKKA/BANGKOK/ANGODA: Officials in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia are struggling to reach survivors of catastrophic floods, as the disaster’s death toll across the region surpassed 1,500. Monsoon rains, amplified by tropical storm systems, have caused widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, leaving thousands displaced and isolated. Read More: Asia floods leave devastation, rising death toll tops 1,200 […]
Ishaq Dar warns of deadly risks from Kashmir, Gaza, and climate
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warned on Wednesday that simmering conflicts worldwide threaten global peace. He said the May Pakistan-India tensions could have escalated into a dangerous war. Dar stressed that unresolved regional issues, like Kashmir, further endanger stability in South Asia. Speaking at an event, he highlighted climate change as a major challenge for […]
FinMin warns population growth could slow Pakistan’s economic gains
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday warned that unmanaged population growth could undermine the country’s economic progress, urging stakeholders to implement actionable measures. Read More: Pakistan population summit highlights urgent growth challenges Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit-2025, he said real GDP growth alone would not unlock Pakistan’s potential unless population […]
Indonesian man searches for missing wife after devastating floods
PALEMBAYAN, Indonesia – Abdul Ghani, 57, has been tirelessly searching for his wife, Marsoni, after cyclone-induced floods and landslides devastated Sumatra island. The soft drink vendor has been walking through mud-laden streets, carrying a large photo of his missing wife, hoping for any sign of her. Read More: Indonesia police shoot dead four men after attack on Riau […]
AJK government vows zero tolerance against illegal logging
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Minister for Forests, Wildlife and Fisheries Sardar Javed Ayoub on Wednesday reiterated the government’s zero-tolerance stance against illegal logging. Read More: KP CM announces province-wide crackdown against illegal logging Speaking during a visit to the Forest Department’s central office on Bank Road, he emphasized the use of modern technology, strengthened […]