Lahore ranks second most polluted city in the world as smog spreads across Punjab
IQAir put Lahore’s air quality index at 199 on Monday, with Dera Ghazi Khan, Multan and Pakpattan also badly hit and no rain forecast to bring relief.
Environment
Pakistan’s energy intensity the highest in South Asia, warns World Bank
Pakistan’s suffers from inefficient industrial processes, rising costs, and heavy fossil fuel dependence; the World Bank warns that without integrated reforms in energy efficiency and decarbonisation supported by financing and policy clarity, Pakistan’s economic and climate goals are at risk.
Over 400 dead in Bangladesh from deadly dengue, Pakistan pledges aid
Bangladesh faces a severe dengue crisis as over 400 die amid rising cases, extended monsoons, and heavy rains; Pakistan offers its support.
বাংলাদেশে ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ প্রাদুর্ভাবে ৪০০-রও বেশি মৃত, পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের প্রতিশ্রুতি
বাংলাদেশ ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ সংকটে পড়েছে, যেখানে বাড়তে থাকা কেস, দীর্ঘায়িত বর্ষা ও ভারী বৃষ্টিপাতের মধ্যে ৪০০-রও বেশি মানুষের মৃত্যু হয়েছে; পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের হাত বাড়িয়েছে।
US-UAE farming pact at COP29 drives $29bn toward climate resilience
US-UAE farming initiative at COP29 reaches $29bn, targeting sustainable and resilient agriculture; over 800 partners are driving climate-focused solutions.
Saudi Arabia tests hydrogen-powered taxis in green shift
Saudi Arabia pilots hydrogen taxis, a move towards emission-free, sustainable urban mobility aligning with Vision 2030.
UAE mosques to install EV charging stations in governmental clean energy project
UAE mosques will soon have EV charging stations as part of a new energy efficiency project. The initiative supports the country’s green mobility and sustainability goals.
Glitter is plastic too—we must put the ocean first before our next purchase
Beyond the sparkle lies a hidden danger - glitter's insidious contamination of our oceans and its detrimental impact on marine life.
Microplastics are slowly destroying Pakistan
From our industries to our environment, to our food and to our very bloodstream, plastic is everywhere
