8 d. ago Over $1.5bn secured for climate action amid rising pressures

Amid intensifying climate risks, Pakistan has mobilized over $1.5 billion in climate finance to combat environmental degradation and build resilience, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2024-25. The funding includes $1.4 billion under the IMF’s Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) and $82 million from the Green Climate Fund, alongside the launch of a Rs30 billion […]

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8 d. ago Pakistan’s power capacity reaches 46,605 MW, but idle plants push cost burden on consumers

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s electricity generation capacity has hit a new high of 46,605 megawatts during the current fiscal year, but the rise is adding financial pressure on consumers due to payments to idle power plants. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, the country’s total installed capacity grew by 1.6% compared to the same period last […]

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1 week ago Punjab’s environmental commitment entirely changed with unprecedented environment

Punjab CM says her govt unveiled first-ever climate policy, set up Rs15b endowment fund for environment-friendly startups and businesses and first-ever EPF LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated on Thursday that Punjab has taken unprecedented measures to combat climate change, including the introduction of the first-ever climate policy—“Climate“ Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan,” […]

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1 week ago Punjab launches Pakistan’s first environmental protection force to tackle climate crisis

In a landmark move on World Environment Day, the Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first-ever Environmental Protection Force (EPF), signaling a major step forward in the fight against environmental degradation. The initiative was announced by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif as part of the province’s broader Climate Resilient Punjab Vision and Action Plan. Under this […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan tops climate risk list: Sherry Rehman calls for urgent action

Pakistan is now the most affected country by climate change, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI). Senator Sherry Rehman, Vice President of the PPP, expressed serious concern over this alarming development. She said it is time to prepare the public for dangerous weather. Rehman shared the CRI report on her social media, calling […]

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2 w. ago PM rejects suspension of IWT, calls for global action on climate, glacier preservation

DUSHANBE – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said holding Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance is not acceptable, saying

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3 w. ago Pakistan’s bank borrowing rises to Rs2.7 trillion amid growing budget pressure

KARACHI – May 25, 2025: Pakistan’s government borrowing from commercial banks surged to Rs2,700 billion by early May 2025, highlighting rising fiscal pressure in the second half of the financial year. This increase came despite the government repaying Rs1,500 billion in the first half of FY2025, thanks to strong liquidity from the State Bank’s Rs2,700 […]

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4 w. ago SEPA issues notices to factories, hospitals for violating environmental laws

KARACHI: The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has issued notices to multiple factories and health facilities across the province for violating environmental regulations. The action follows intensified enforcement efforts under the direction of Secretary Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development, Agha Shahnawaz Khan. SEPA teams conducted inspections of factories, hospitals, warehouses, energy plants, and stone […]

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