Tarbela at 96% as Pakistan’s water storage hits rare seasonal high
Heavy monsoon rains have lifted Pakistan’s water reservoirs to an exceptional 75% capacity, with Tarbela Dam nearly full at 96%, Federal Minister for Water…
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Experts urge Lahore to save rainwater as groundwater drops 1.5 meters yearly
Lahore – The rain that floods Lahore’s streets every monsoon could be a lifeline for the city’s sinking groundwater reserves — but without proper storage,…
Pakistan tells UN talks: Rich nations must stop dumping plastic waste on Global South
Geneva – Pakistan has taken a bold stance at the UN’s latest round of global plastics negotiations, with Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr. Musadik Malik…
Pakistan needs $50bn a year for climate resilience, says OICCI report
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s climate crisis is worsening, with the country ranked number one on the Climate Risk Index 2025 despite contributing less than 0.9% of…
Pollution crisis hits Harno River as tourist waste and hotel drainage go unchecked
ABBOTTABAD – The popular Harno picnic spot in Galiyat is facing an environmental crisis as the Harno River, once famed for its sparkling spring water, is now…
Heavy rains, floods expected as PMD warns of strong monsoon wave across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has placed the country on high alert ahead of a powerful monsoon system forecast to sweep across…
Punjab on high alert as pdma warns of new monsoon rains and possible flooding from August 13
The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has warned that a fresh spell of monsoon rains will hit the province from August 13, potentially…
Glacial melt triggers flood damage on Karakoram Highway, halting Pakistan-China road access
GILGIT-BALTISTAN — A surge in river flow from glacial melt has washed away a major portion of the Karakoram Highway (KKH) in Upper Hunza’s Morkhun area,…
Heavy rains, flash flood, and GLOF threat looms as monsoon intensifies in Pakistan
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted an intense spell of monsoon activity across the country this week, with warnings of heavy rain,…
Shehbaz Sharif tours flood-hit Gilgit-Baltistan as emergency declared in 37 areas
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid an urgent visit to Gilgit-Baltistan on Monday to inspect the aftermath of recent floods that have wreaked havoc across the…