Punjab, with a population exceeding 125 million and over 150 cities and towns, faces a critical stage in its urban and environmental development. Rapid, unplanned urban growth has amplified environmental damage, worsened air quality, depleted groundwater reserves, and increased vulnerability to climate shocks. According to the World Bank’s Poverty, Equity, and Resilience Assessment (2025), Pakistan’s […]
climate resilience
ADB invests $250M to combat glacier loss and protect livelihoods
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $250 million for a new initiative called “Glaciers to Farms”. The project is part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and aims to strengthen water and agriculture systems in Central Asia and Pakistan. It will support communities that depend on glaciers for water, energy, and farming. Over the […]
EU Delegation meets Pakistan to boost ties and development
ISLAMABAD – A European Parliamentary Committee on Development delegation met Speaker of Pakistan’s National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq at Parliament House. The delegation was led by EU Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr. Raimondas Karoblis. Speaker Sadiq welcomed the guests and emphasized strengthening the long-standing and multidimensional ties between Pakistan and the European Union. He highlighted the […]
Maryam Nawaz urges full preparedness to tackle natural disasters
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has urged all government institutions to stay fully prepared at all times to deal with natural disasters, stressing that readiness can save lives and reduce destruction. In her message on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, she said that while natural disasters cannot be stopped, their impact can […]
Increasing Pakistan’s Climate Resilience
Human-induced climate change is one of the biggest enemies of Pakistan. As per the GermanWatch’s Climate Risk Index 2025, Pakistan suffered the most in the world due to the negative impacts of extreme weather events in 2022. The United Nations (UN) describes climate change as long-term changes in temperatures and weather patterns. Such a change […]
FFD4: Aurangzeb lobbies world leaders for Pakistan’s future
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is actively engaging with global leaders at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), currently underway in Seville, Spain. Representing Pakistan, he held several bilateral meetings to build stronger ties with countries and key global institutions. The focus was on boosting development finance, climate resilience, trade partnerships, and institutional […]
Ahsan Iqbal unveils Rs. 4.2 trillion development budget to lead Pakistan from crisis to confidence
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal presented Pakistan’s Development Budget for 2025–2026, highlighting a strong shift from crisis to confidence. He reminded the nation that just two years ago, Pakistan was on the edge of economic collapse. Now, the country is focusing on growth, stability, and transformation. The GDP has started to rebound with 2.7% growth this […]