Fleeting calm: here comes the smog The recent release of the Air Quality Life Index report has led to a persistent misunderstanding that environmental... Published 22 Oct, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan 18 smoke-emitting vehicles impounded LAHORE: In an ongoing anti-smog campaign, the Lahore District Administration has impounded 18 smoke-emitting ... Updated 09 Oct, 2024 08:46am
Sports Olympic organisers cancel second day of triathlon training in Seine over pollution PARIS: Olympic organisers cancelled a second day of triathlon training in the River Seine planned for Monday after... Published 29 Jul, 2024 12:46pm
Pakistan Brick kilns: LHC directs Punjab govt to take action LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the Punjab government to take action against brick kilns who... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Opinion Climate change, plastic pollution, and waste management Pakistan is among the top-ten climate change vulnerable country. Global warming needs to be controlled, and a... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Pakistan Concern over increasing environmental pollution voiced PESHAWAR: Members of the business community expressed grave concern over increasing environmental pollution in wake... Published 15 Jan, 2024 05:03am
Pakistan Procurement of electric bikes: Punjab govt to provide financial aid to students to help reduce pollution LAHORE: In order to minimize pollution in the city, Punjab government has decided to provide financial assistance to... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Pakistan Consortium discusses measures to tackle smog LAHORE: Chancellor /Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Saturday chaired the meeting of Consortium on ... Published 10 Dec, 2023 03:33am
Pakistan Soaring pollution in Lahore fills wards with sick children LAHORE: In the packed paediatric emergency room of a Lahore public hospital, parents holding sick children lined up... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
Pakistan Soaring pollution in Pakistan’s Lahore fills wards with sick children LAHORE: In the packed paediatric emergency room of a Lahore public hospital, parents holding sick children lined up... Published 07 Dec, 2023 11:30am
Pakistan CBD Punjab embarks on proactive measures to combat smog, pollution LAHORE: In compliance with the directive from the Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, CEO CBD Punjab, Imran Amin,... Published 15 Oct, 2023 03:19am
Pakistan Review Committee to tackle environmental pollution from factories LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday warned of an indiscriminate action against the factories causing... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
World Recycling plastic not enough, warns UN environment chief UNITED NATIONS: With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN... Published 25 Sep, 2023 06:34am
Pakistan CM Punjab reviews steps taken to deal with smog challenge LAHORE: It has been decided to turn the urban roads dust free for the eradication of smog. The roads will be washed... Published 18 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Editorials Global epicentre of pollution EDITORIAL: It turns out that Pakistan is in the middle of an air pollution crisis as well, on top of the political,... Published 03 Sep, 2023 02:59am
World US county sues oil cos for $51bn over ‘Heat Dome’ disaster WASHINGTON: A county in the northwestern state of Oregon on Thursday filed a lawsuit against major fossil fuel... Published 24 Jun, 2023 06:02am
Print Carbon credits auction for Pakistan mangrove project oversubscribed SINGAPORE: The demand for carbon-removal credits generated by a Pakistan mangrove restoration project and issued in... Updated 17 Jun, 2023 08:57am
Pakistan RUDA celebrates World Environment Day LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Monday commemorated World Environment Day. In this... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Opinion Time to invest in ESG The global community is working to transform the world by implementing sustainable development goals (SDGs) to... Updated 21 Apr, 2023 02:56pm
World Rise in ocean plastic pollution over 15 years termed ‘unprecedented’ PARIS: Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached “unprecedented levels” over the past 15 years, a ... Published 29 Mar, 2023 06:28am
Editorials The people and the climate EDITORIAL: While the world’s major polluters have fallen far short of their obligations to limit greenhouse gas... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Can Pakistan’s electric buses reduce urban air pollution woes? ISLAMABAD: For Karachi-based Raja Kamran, swapping his motorcycle commute for Pakistan’s first-ever electric bus... Published 13 Mar, 2023 01:25pm
Editorials Protection of high seas EDITORIAL: The high seas are global commons. They belong to all of humanity. They lie outside of national ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Markets Iron ore futures extend losses BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures extended losses on Monday amid concerns over near-term weaker demand,... Published 28 Feb, 2023 06:15am
Editorials Reducing plastic pollution EDITORIAL: Plastic is composed of major toxic pollutants that tend to harm the environment, and over some decades it... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:28am
Editorials Uncontrolled pollution EDITORIAL: The air quality in Karachi is so bad that it frequently figures among the world’s most polluted cities.... Published 25 Dec, 2022 03:28am
Editorials Fighting the bane of smog EDITORIAL: As the winter season approaches, when Lahore has started to get enveloped in a blanket of smog frequently... Updated 25 Sep, 2022 06:25am
Opinion US questioned Cheniere pollution controls during LNG plant permitting? US regulators raised doubts about Cheniere Energy’s decision to install higher-polluting gas-fired turbines at its... Published 14 Aug, 2022 06:04am
World Pollution linked to 10% of cancer cases in Europe: report COPENHAGEN: Pollution is linked to more than 10 percent of cancer cases in Europe, a report by the European... Published 28 Jun, 2022 09:39am
World Ailing oceans in state of ‘emergency’, says UN chief LISBON: A long-delayed conference on how to restore the faltering health of global oceans kicked off in Lisbon on... Published 28 Jun, 2022 06:10am