ISLAMABAD: Forests across Punjab are facing an alarming wave of destruction as over 6,000 acres of woodland have been reduced to ashes over the past three years. Records reveal that 268 forest fire incidents were reported in Punjab during this period, accounting for nearly 40 percent of all 479 forest fire cases recorded nationwide. Across […]
Deforestation
Pakistan’s vanishing green cover fuels rising heat, floods, and economic strain
As tropical forests worldwide grapple with record heat-related mortality, Pakistan’s subtropical and temperate forests are confronting their own ecological crisis. Rapid urbanisation, unchecked deforestation, and industrial expansion—particularly across Punjab—are intensifying local heatwaves, flooding, and soil degradation. Cities like Multan, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala are already feeling the fallout, with residents reporting unbearable summer heat, deteriorating air […]
Lahore’s rapid growth triggers alarming heat crisis
Lahore is facing rising temperatures due to rapid urbanization and deforestation, making heatwaves more intense each year. The city, once known for its distinct seasons, now battles extreme heat and smog. Weather experts warn that Lahore may reach 40°C in April, a sharp rise from the historical norm of 30–37°C. The city has already seen […]
Miyawaki forest best suited for Pakistan: President
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for increasing forestation in the country to cope with the harmful effects of climate change and global warming. The president expressed these remarks at a briefing given by Senior Vice President Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company, Syed Zaheer Mehdi, at Miyawaki Forest, on Tuesday. He emphasized the need […]
WWF-Pakistan to combat deforestation with ‘Rung Do’ plantation drive
LAHORE: World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Pakistan is set to launch a plantation drive titled ‘Rung Do’ to combat increasing deforestation across the country, it was announced on Sunday. WWF-Pakistan Director General Hammad Naqi Khan told Daily Times that the body plans to launch a massive plantation drive campaign, Rung Do, to tackle deforestation. He added that […]