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Climate Change
‘Environment Nobel’ Goes to Biologist Mapping Fungal Webs
AFP/APP
Washington: Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands, and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down…
Temperature in Peshawar Drops to 1°C Amid Intense Cold Wave
News Desk
Peshawar: A fresh wave of severe cold and freezing winds has disrupted daily life across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the temperature in Peshawar plunging to 1 degree Celsius, the Meteorological Department reported on Monday.…
Severe Cold Wave Turns Multan’s Parks into Ghost Towns
M Atif Ismail
Multan: The normally lively parks of Multan have fallen silent as a severe cold wave grips the city, keeping citizens indoors and turning recreational spaces into near-deserted zones.
From Allama Iqbal Park and Shah Shams…
Why South Punjab Is Feeling Colder Than Usual This Winter
News Desk
Multan: A persistent wave of cold has tightened its grip across South Punjab, disrupting daily routines and straining household budgets as temperatures plunge well below seasonal averages.
Cities including Multan,…
Can Forests Save Pakistan from Climate Extremes?
APP
Peshawar: The absence of snowfall, prolonged dry spells and a sharp decline in winter rains have set alarm bells ringing across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where experts warn that Pakistan may be sliding toward desertification, drought and…
Severe Cold and Fog Affect Visibility in Lahore
News Desk
Lahore: Lahore is currently experiencing severe cold, with thick fog affecting visibility across the city. The Meteorological Department has warned that the intensity of the cold is likely to increase due to the prevailing…
Islamabad Was a Forest. Now It’s an Environmental Warning
News Desk
Islamabad: Once a green crown overlooking Islamabad, Shakarparian now tells a different story, one of exposed soil, vanishing shade, and a growing disconnect between official narratives and environmental realities.
What was…
Smog Disrupts Transport as Cold, Foggy Conditions Grip Punjab
News Desk
Islamabad: Dense smog and cold weather continued to disrupt daily life across parts of Punjab and the federal capital on Wednesday, forcing the closure of key transport routes and prompting environmental authorities to take…
Rare Fog Engulfs Rawalpindi, Courts, Markets Face Delays
News Desk
Rawalpindi: After many years, Rawalpindi experienced an unusually dense fog on Tuesday, bringing back memories of the city’s traditional bitter winters and significantly reducing visibility across residential areas, markets,…
Amazon catfish invasion threatens aquatic biodiversity
News Desk
Islamabad: The discovery of an invasive fish species in the waters of Sindh and Lower Punjab has raised serious concerns among conservationists, with WWF-Pakistan warning that the spread poses a growing threat to aquatic…