Pakistan is taking a decisive step toward climate-smart banking and investment with the launch of the Paris-Aligned Finance Fellowship in October 2025. Financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic…
Tarbela Dam reached its maximum conservation level of 1550 feet above mean sea level today, with 5.728 million-acre feet of live water storage in the reservoir. Filling of Tarbela Dam…
Weeks of torrential monsoon rains have caused widespread devastation across Pakistan. Flash floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have killed at least 323 people, injured hundreds, left over 150 missing, and displaced…
Ranked first on the Climate Risk Index 2025 despite contributing less than 0.9 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan is bearing disproportionate losses. In 2022 alone, climate-induced disasters inflicted…
TikTok has launched a new search guide for users in Pakistan to access reliable information during the monsoon flood season. This initiative aims to combat misinformation related to natural disasters…
WaterAid Pakistan celebrated the conclusion of its three-year Urban Water initiative with a closing event in Karachi. Launched in 2022 with support from the PepsiCo Foundation, the initiative aimed to…
Syed Aman Shah, the Provincial Convener of the Awaam Pakistan Party Balochistan, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing heavy rains and flood situation across the country, especially in Balochistan.…
Former Islamabad Chamber of Commerce President and prominent business leader Shahid Rasheed Butt has stated that the recent torrential rains, while devastating lives and property, also led to the waste…
At the National Conference on Climate Challenges in Pakistan, Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, discussed the company’s growing emphasis on climate resilience. Speaking to an audience of policymakers, climate…
An international survey by the Global Methane Hub across 17 countries found that 87% of Pakistanis support climate change action, with 51% expressing strong support. Notably, 80% back efforts to…
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry emphasised the importance of climate-resilient infrastructure in a new maritime strategy, aiming to modernise ports, reduce environmental impact, and promote economic…
To mark World Environment Day, Zindigi, powered by JS Bank and LDA, launched a large-scale plantation drive today at LDA Avenue 1, Lahore. The initiative, a part of Zindigi’s Corporate…
On World Environment Day, ChildLife Foundation is spotlighting the growing threat of climate change to children’s health in Pakistan, while offering a sustainable solution through its pioneering telemedicine model. As…
WAPDA has successfully achieved several key targets on the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV Project). Concerted efforts are being made to complete Phase I of the Project in…
In the wake of brutal attack by India on Dam structure of Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project yesterday, Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited the Dam site located at…
A three-member delegation of the World Bank, headed by its Regional Director for Infrastructure in South Asia, Pankaj Gupta, visited the under-construction 1530 MW Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project. Chairman…
Federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Muhammad Mueen Wattoo visited WAPDA House yesterday. During his interaction with the senior officers and employees, the Minister said that the Federal Government accords…
Thar Foundation continues its commitment to community development by organizing a free medical camp, installing an RO plant, and scheduling career counselling sessions for students in Thar and Mithi. In…
Pakistan’s cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi, face worsening climate threats, according to a new WaterAid report conducted in collaboration with the University of Bristol and Cardiff University. The…
Water is life, yet every drop is under threat. This World Water Day, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is spotlighting the urgent need for water conservation through its annual climate…
In its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and sustainable economic growth, Karandaaz Pakistan hosted a webinar to launch its report, "Carbon Credits Trading—Exploring Landscape and Regime in Pakistan." The event convened key…
Veteran politician and climate advocate Sherry Rehman stressed the immediate need for national and provincial harmony to address the growing challenges of climate change. At the 16th Karachi Literature Festival…
Cement dispatches for Jan’25 clocked in at 3.9mn tons, an increase of 14%YoY, driven by 12%/30%YoY growth in local and export offtakes, respectively. We expect sector profitability to remain higher,…
Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading connectivity provider, partnered with Waste Hero to organize impactful activities focused on waste management and eco-friendly practices. This collaboration underscores Zong 4G's commitment to environmental sustainability…
The third Pakistan Climate Conference, organized by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), began today at the Mövenpick Hotel in Karachi. The two-day event brings together policymakers,…
