Pakistan’s Green Agenda – An Example for the World to Follow

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INTRODUCTION Pakistan is a developing country and ranking fifth most populous nation in the world. The growing population and depleting natural resources are straining the economy of Pakistan. The country is experiencing the brunt of climate change. Pakistan is among the top most affected countries by climate change. Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf, Imran Khan on […]

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Is Pakistan’s 10 Billion Tree Tsunami too costly and unsustainable?

planting trees can never be costly

INTRODUCTION Pakistan is confronting the brunt of climate change triggered by world superpowers. It is included in top affected countries by climate change, despite the fact that it only contributes to less than 1 percent of global carbon emissions. The Government of Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan has initiated a large-scale […]

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Why World Bank Gave Pakistan $120m for Green Stimulus project?

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INTRODUCTION The brunt of climate change is likely to be faced by developing and underdeveloped countries. Pakistan – a developing country – is one of the examples that stand in the most affected countries by climate change. The Government of Pakistan seems environmentally conscious and keeps introducing eco-friendly projects that would save the environment from […]

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Climate Change Causing Rice Crop Yield Reduction In Pakistan

crop yield is declining due to climate change

INTRODUCTION Climate change is wrecking havoc everywhere around the world. Pakistan is among the top affected countries by climate change. Pakistan is an agrarian country where the developing economy is based on the agriculture sector. Climate change is adversely impacting agriculture production in Pakistan. Check out: The Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture in Pakistan […]

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Environmental Impact of Ship Breaking Industry in Pakistan

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INTRODUCTION South Asian countries like Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh are known for ship-breaking industries. These countries meet their need for iron through breaking ships and recovering essential parts or recycling metals parts. Check out Deep Sea Mining and Its Negative Effects on the Environment WHAT IS MEANT BY SHIP-BREAKING? Ship-breaking has other names that include […]

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Eating Fish From Chenab River Pakistan Can Be Deadly For You

trace metals are found in Chenab River

INTRODUCTION People that live nearby the water body usually depend on fish species for livelihood and food sources. But nowadays, urban and fertilizers runoff, industrial effluents, etc are being discharged into water bodies. These activities are polluting the water, degrading drinking water quality as well as causing problems for species inhabiting the freshwater body. WHAT […]

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Climate Change Threatens Health and Livelihoods of Pakistanis

minorities are at more risk of climate change in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION With limited resources utilization, Pakistan is standing firmly in dealing with the negative impacts of climate change. Truthfully, there is no other option left for Pakistan except to adopt climate change strategies. The country is contributing less than one percent to global greenhouse gases emissions but is one of the most affected country due […]

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Climate Change Threatening Survival of Pakistani Children – UNICEF Report

Children are most vulnerable to climate crisis

Pakistan is securing number 8th in most affected countries by climate change UNICEF reported that Children in Pakistan are most vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. Pakistan is at number 14th on the Children’s Climate Risk Index where children are at high risk to experience impacts of climate change. The Government of Pakistan is […]

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Climate Change Is Increasing Food Shortage Around The World

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INTRODUCTION Climate change is bringing consequences predicted by experts over years ago. The increasing food shortage around the world is also an impact of climate change. Human activities such as fossil fuel combustion release greenhouse gases that are causing greenhouse effects and global warming. Ultimately the whole scenario is leading to the rising temperature of […]

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