35 m. ago Locals call for action against hotels ‘polluting’ Attabad Lake

Local social activists in Pakistan’s northern Hunza Valley are demanding strict action against hotels operating around Attabad Lake for failing to meet environmental standards, after a video by a foreign vlogger alleging untreated sewage discharge into the lake went viral on social media this week. Attabad Lake was formed in 2010 when a massive landslide […]

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4 h. ago ‘KP’s Rickshaws vs. Punjab’s Air Ambulance: Azma slams PTI’s govt priorities

Info Minister says nation applauds Field Marshal Asim Munir’s meeting with Trump—except Modi and the ‘Fitna’ Brigade LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari on Thursday fired a broadside at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and drew a comparison between the priorities of the two governments, saying while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is “launching modern air ambulances” to serve […]

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8 h. ago Pakistani sisters drown in UK’s North Wales; calls for investigation

LONDON: Two Pakistani sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, tragically drowned at Eryri National Park in North Wales on June 11, while visiting the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area. The sisters, postgraduate students at the University of Chester, were pulled from the water by emergency responders, with one still submerged. Both […]

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8 h. ago SpaceX starship explodes during routine test at Texas launch site

HOUSTON – SpaceX’s ambitious Starship project faced another setback as Starship 36 exploded during a routine test at the company’s Starbase launch facility in Texas late Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 11:00pm local time and was described as a “catastrophic failure” by Cameron County officials. A video released by local authorities showed the rocket […]

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22 h. ago Vehari locality submerged in sewage for six months as drainage repair work halts midway

VEHARI: Residents of W-Block in Peoples Colony, Vehari, have been enduring unsanitary conditions for the past six months due to a broken drainage system and overflowing sewage. The crisis has left the community in distress, with no substantial relief from local authorities. The Municipal Committee Vehari has been accused of negligence, turning the area into […]

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22 h. ago LHC seeks proposals for relocating Tollinton Market to address environmental concerns

LAHORE: Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court (LHC) has called for proposals regarding the relocation of animals from the Tollinton Market, a move aimed at improving the environment, controlling smog, and protecting groundwater. The court was hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog control. Amicus curiae Izat Fatima suggested that officials visit […]

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22 h. ago Tarbela Dam water levels drop to critically low levels, threatening power generation

HARIPUR: Water levels in the Tarbela Dam have fallen to dangerously low levels, raising concerns about electricity generation due to a lack of rainfall. As of now, the water level stands at 1,450.85 feet, only 48 feet above the dead level of 1,402 feet. The dam is experiencing a continuous decline in water inflow due […]

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28 h. ago Sherry Rehman slams govt’s cuts in FY26 climate budget amidst rising temperatures

ISLAMABAD: Former climate change minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Vice President, Senator Sherry Rehman, has strongly criticized the federal government’s decision to cut the environment protection budget in the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, calling it an abdication of responsibility in the face of escalating climate challenges. During a press briefing on Wednesday, she noted […]

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30 h. ago CM calls for preservation of Indus delta to ensure environmental justice

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of protecting water resources on Tuesday, marking “World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.” He stressed that water is vital for life and preserving natural resources is a collective responsibility. In his message, CM Shah highlighted the significance of raising awareness about desertification, drought, and […]

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31 h. ago IWMI launches digital tools to improve water and climate planning

ISLAMABAD – Three new digital platforms have been launched to help Pakistan better manage its water, food, and energy resources,

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33 h. ago Hunza hotel partially sealed after vlogger exposes sewage dumping into Attabad Lake

Authorities have sealed a portion of a hotel in Hunza after a viral video by a foreign travel vlogger revealed that the hotel was dumping sewage directly into Attabad Lake. The video, shared by George Buckley on Instagram, sparked public outrage and immediate action from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the local district administration. […]

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37 h. ago Pakistan slams Gaza crisis as ‘collapse of humanity’ at UN session

At the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan strongly condemned the ongoing crisis in Gaza, calling it a “stain on the conscience of humanity.” Pakistan’s UN Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted the shocking death toll of over 55,000 people — including 18,000 children and 28,000 women — and described the destruction of homes, hospitals, and schools […]

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48 h. ago PM vows to defend Pakistan’s right on water as enshrined in Indus Water Treaty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged all stakeholders to join hands in restoring lands and securing a climate-resilient future for next generations. In his message on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought today, he said land is a vital asset for Pakistan’s food security, water availability, biodiversity conservation, and rural livelihoods. Shehbaz Sharif […]

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49 h. ago Pakistani martial artist Irfan breaks Norway’s Guinness World Record

Pakistani martial artist Irfan Mehsood has broken Norway’s Sever Dyson’s Guinness World Record of 27 push-ups in one minute by doing 39 push-ups with his fingers while holding a weight of 100 pounds. Irfan is the first Pakistani to set 156 Guinness World Records and has set the most world records in the push-ups category, […]

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56 h. ago Rs 1,028 billion budget: Balochistan aims for growth with surplus focus

The Balochistan government has announced a record-breaking Rs 1,028 billion budget, the largest in its history. Finance Minister Mir Shuaib Noshirovani presented the budget during a session chaired by Speaker Abdul Khaliq Achakzai. For the first time, the province has introduced a budget that crosses the trillion-rupee mark. Notably, the budget also includes a surplus […]

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56 h. ago Per tola Gold Price in Pakistan dips to Rs361,300 after record surge

ISLAMABAD – Gold rates continue to fluctuate in Pakistan and prices of yellow metal moved down by Rs1000 to Rs361,300

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59 h. ago KP adviser slams ‘petrol bomb’ in federal budget, calls it anti

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Adviser on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, on Tuesday sharply criticized the federal and Punjab governments for raising petroleum prices ahead of the new fiscal year. He claimed the increase would trigger a fresh wave of inflation, burdening the public even before the financial year begins. Saif strongly condemned the federal […]

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59 h. ago Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari slams Trump’s Tehran evacuation remarks

WASHINGTON – Iranian-American Congresswoman Yasmin Ansari has sharply criticized former US President Donald Trump over his recent statement suggesting the

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61 h. ago Pakistan to defend water rights under Indus treaty, PM Shehbaz declares

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly asserted that Pakistan will protect its right to water as guaranteed by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). His statement came on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, observed annually on June 17. He emphasized that access to water is a lifeline for over 240 million […]

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3 d. ago George Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide, Lando Norris out

George Russell took Mercedes’ first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri went 22 points clear in the championship after teammate Lando Norris smashed into him and retired. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who had hoped to win for a record fourth year in a row at Montreal’s Circuit […]

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