The Lahore High Court (LHC) has barred the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) from using or renting city parks for commercial purposes, emphasizing that parks must be maintained primarily for public use. Read More: PHA bans tree cutting and pruning in Lahore city district The ruling came during hearings on petitions concerning smog, environmental degradation, and water-related issues. […]
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LHC orders indiscriminate crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles to curb smog
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered an indiscriminate crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles across Punjab as part of ongoing efforts to tackle worsening smog conditions in the province. Read More: LHC orders Punjab govt to crack down on smoke–emitting vehicles Justice Shahid Karim issued the written order while hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog mitigation. […]
Punjab introduces colour-coded trash bins for smart waste management
LAHORE – The Punjab government has ordered the rollout of colour-coded trash bins across the province as part of a modern waste-management initiative, inspired by systems used in developed countries. Read More: First batch of smart waste management vehicles for Capital Smart city due from Italy According to an official directive, coloured bins will be installed […]
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 […]
Karachi Bar Association to protest against Karoonjhar Hills cutting
KARACHI: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has announced a protest against the ongoing cutting of Karoonjhar Hills in Tharparkar, calling for the preservation of the ancient heritage site. Read More: Amir Nawaz Warraich re-elected as Karachi Bar Association President The association will organize a rally on November 26, 2025, starting from the City Court at 11:30 a.m. […]
LHC flags excessive construction as key source of Lahore pollution
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating construction activities in the city, identifying them as a major contributor to pollution. Justice Shahid Karim, hearing multiple petitions on smog and environmental hazards, emphasized that anti-smog measures alone would be ineffective under current conditions. Read More: Lahore’s first smog control tower […]
Critically endangered blue-flowered shrub rediscovered in northwest Saudi Arabia
RIYADH – Globularia alypum, a delicate blue-flowered shrub once common across parts of Saudi Arabia, has been recently rediscovered in the Kingdom’s northwest, offering a glimmer of hope for the critically endangered species. Known locally as “Zuraiqa” or “Aynon Kuhli,” the perennial shrub faces threats from overgrazing, land degradation, and neglect, according to environmental consultant […]
Maryam Nawaz attends COP 30 to highlight Punjab’s climate initiatives
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has arrived in Brazil to participate in the Global COP 30 Conference, where she will present her vision for climate resilience, electric vehicle promotion, environmental protection, and the conservation of forests and wildlife in Punjab. At the conference, Maryam is scheduled to deliver a keynote address outlining […]
Macron’s climate referendum stalls as Senate waters down bill
Paris: President Emmanuel Macron’s promise to enshrine the fight against climate change in the French constitution via a referendum appeared moribund on Tuesday after the upper house watered down the ambitious wording of a government-sponsored bill. The initiative to state in the constitution that France “guarantees environmental protection and biological diversity, and combats climate change” […]