Malik Amin, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Climate Change started off three interlinked nature parks in Chakwal, Pakistan The three interlinked nature parks are covering an area of 18,000 acres in Ara, Parera, and Dil Jabba, Chakwal. This inauguration is part of projects launched by the Prime Minister specifically Protected Areas Initiatives. These […]
The Rise of Solar Energy in Pakistan
Introduction The need for energy is constantly increasing all around the world and the reason is developing industries and technology-based systems. The energy crisis is a common issue in Pakistan as the country doesn’t have enough energy sources to meet the demand of the increasing population. Many places in Pakistan don’t have electricity while in […]
Climate Change and Himalayan Glacier Hazard
In Himalayas glacial lakes are filling up all due to glaciers retreat and this issue has not received any attention yet. Himalayan glaciers retreat would cause severe damage in the area and human settlement will be more vulnerable to its threat. Himalayan mountains and glaciers retreat driven by Climate change are prone to Earthquakes. The […]
12 Beautiful Islands of Pakistan
According to the geology of Pakistan, the country is present on two overlapping Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates. On the edge of the Indian plate, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan lie, and on the north-western corner Punjab and Sindh lie. This tectonics plate is vulnerable to violent earthquakes due to collision between plates. On the Eurasian […]
13 Small Waterbodies to be Built in Suleman Ranges
Chief Minister of Punjab announced 13 Small Waterbodies to be built in Sulaiman Ranges A memorandum of Understanding has been signed by NESPAK and Irrigation Department. Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf is doing efforts for tribal communities living in the underdeveloped areas of the country. Millions have been allocated for the development of the areas surrounding Sulaiman Ranges. […]
Top 15 Countries with Highest Percentage of Food Waste
United Nations has issued a report stating that almost half of vegetables and fruits are being wasted in the world. Climate change and urbanization are severely affecting productive soils all around the world. More than 800 million people in the world are malnourished. Food waste is organic waste that contributes to global warming. Also read: […]
Balochistan Could Suffer Aridity Due to Insufficient Dams
Introduction Pakistan has four provinces and Baluchistan is one of them. It is the least populated but largest province by area. Quetta is the provincial capital. Geographically Baluchistan is connected with the Arabian Sea. Baluchistan has Makran coast and mud volcanoes are active in the region. Baluchistan is experiencing extreme weather events like never before. […]
Occupational Health and Safety Conditions in Pakistan
Introduction International Labor Organization along with World Health Organization has defined Occupational Safety and Health as a discipline that encompasses all characteristic points of safety and health at the workplace. It intends to prevent occupational hazards. This discipline focuses on the absolute physical, social, and mental well-being of the workforce at the workplace. Also read: […]
Mehmood Booti Dumping Site Impacting Environment of Lahore
Introduction In 2010, the City District Government Lahore (CDGL) launched Lahore Waste Management Company following section 42 of the Companies Ordinance 1984. The purpose of this company was to handle waste being generated in the city. LWMC has come with the aim that Lahore will be among the cleanest cities on the Earth by ensuring […]
Pakistan As World Environment Day 2021 Host – Why and How?
Pakistan has been selected by the UNEP as a global host of World Environment Day 2021, it was announced earlier today by the UNEP and the Ministry of Climate Change, Government of Pakistan. But did this happen without a reasons and out of the blue? Of course not! Pakistan gave a reason to UNEP to […]