Climate Change
Satellite Images Reveal How Unchecked Construction Along Neelum River Raised Flood Risk in Muzaffarabad
Official satellite imagery released through SUPARCO’s Space4Climate platform has highlighted how rapid and largely uncontrolled urban development along a tributary of the Neelum River has significantly increased flood risk in Muzaffarabad over the past two decades. The satellite-based assessment compares images captured in 2002 and 2023, revealing a dramatic transformation of the landscape. Large open […]
Record-Breaking Heatwave Triggers Water Shortages Across Southeast England
Thousands of residents across southeast England were left without access to running water or experienced significantly reduced water pressure after a record-breaking heatwave placed unprecedented strain on the region’s water supply network. The disruption came as soaring temperatures and increased household demand followed one of the driest springs in recent years, exposing vulnerabilities in the […]
Karachi to Plant 100,000 Trees Along Shahrah-e-Bhutto Under Urban Forest Project
The city administration of Karachi has announced an ambitious urban greening initiative aimed at planting 100,000 trees along Shahrah-e-Bhutto as part of a broader effort to reduce air pollution and improve environmental conditions. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab stated that the urban forest project is already underway, with plantation activities actively taking place along the designated […]
FM Aurangzeb Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Change and Population Growth at Pakistan Population Summit
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has underscored the urgent need for Pakistan to confront the dual challenges of climate change and rapid population growth, describing them as critical barriers to unlocking the nation’s full economic and developmental potential. Speaking at the Pakistan Population Summit in Islamabad, the minister highlighted that meaningful progress requires collective responsibility, strategic […]