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Rising smog level in Pakistan exacerbated by stable meteorological conditions: PMD
Islamabad:Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Tuesday warned that Pakistan can face an alarming increase in smog levels across its major cities, exacerbated by recent stable meteorological conditions.
According to an advisory issued…
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SC- Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Urges Immediate Action on Rawal Dam Pollution…
Islamabad: The Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, led by Chairperson Ms. Munaza Hassan, conducted a critical on-site visit to Rawal Dam today to address rising concerns over pollution and environmental…
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Pakistan to request IMF for $2bn in climate financing
ISLAMABAD:Pakistan has decided to request the IMF (International Monetary Fund) for $2 billion climate financing.
Pakistan had last month sought an additional $1.5 billion loan to tackle the effects of climate change in the country…
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Hundreds of protected wild birds recovered
LAHORE:Hundreds of protected wild birds were recovered from various places of the province, including Lahore city, on the orders of Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb.
The Wildlife Department official sources told APP that 13 suspects were…
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PMD releases detailed report on 2024 monsoon season
LAHORE:The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released a detailed report on the 2024 monsoon season, highlighting record-breaking rainfall and temperature fluctuations in Punjab and across the country.
The PMD, in its report,…
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Integrated efforts urged to combat poverty, climate change nexus
Islamabad: Executive Director Devcom-Pakistan Munir Ahmed on Saturday said that climate change intensifies posed a significant threat to natural resources, disproportionately affecting poor populations and contributing to a cycle of…
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Pakistan emerges as leading Global Tech Hub at GITEX: Shaza Fatima
Islamabad: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Saturday Pakistan’s emergence as a global technology hub was solidified as the country was named “Tech Destination of the Year” at GITEX.
The minister in…
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Lahore remains most polluted city despite holiday
LAHORE :Air pollution in Lahore has not decreased, and the city continues to hold the top position for pollution levels worldwide even on a holiday (Sunday).
The average smog level in the city has been recorded at 409, with the Air…
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Air quality worsens as smog blankets Delhi
Delhi’s citizens woke up to smog blanketing the Indian capital and toxic foam floating on the Yamuna river on Saturday.
Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) of 273 hit the “poor” category on Saturday, according to data from the Central…
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Drizzle forecast in Karachi
KARACHI:Pakistan Meteorological Department on Saturday predicted hot and dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours.
However, chances of light rain or drizzle are predicted in coastal areas of the…
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