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Pre-monsoon havoc
It must be stated explicitly that Pakistan is far from ready to face the horrific consequences of climate change
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Inflow in Chashma Barrage increases
Pre-monsoon rains relieve in water shortages caused by heatwaves
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Balochistan to get required water supply soon
Khurshid Shah says provision of timely water to Balochistan, Sindh among his top priorities
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Rains upset lives in K-P, Balochistan
Climate Minister Sherry Rehman says large parts of country can face floods in aftermath of downpours in coming days
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Minister calls for precautionary measures as flood fears mount
Sherry Rehman says above-average rains likely to hit Punjab, Sindh
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80% forest fires reported on private lands of K-P
Minister advises against politicising billion-tree tsunami project
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Droughts may affect more than 75% of world’s population by 2050
Since 2000, number, duration of droughts have risen 29%, according to World Meteorological Organisation
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41 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India
Climate change is increasing frequency, ferocity and unpredictability of floods, say experts
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Women, minorities and environment get less attention
Documents reveal only small chunk set aside for these sectors
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'We beg God for water': Chilean lake turns to desert, sounding climate change alarm
Once the lake bed, the reservoir is now littered with fish skeletons and desperate animals searching for water
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Swat Valley losing forest cover due to intentional fires
Massive wildfires have burned over 14,000 acres of forest cover in 3 weeks
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In hottest city on Earth, Jacobabad mothers bear brunt of climate change
On May 14, the day temperatures in Jacobabad hit 51 C, making it the world's hottest city at that time
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Bottlers jack up water prices
Suppliers believe increasing prices is the only way to justify operational costs in current economy
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Climate change to be tackled with just Rs10b
Food security, IT sector allotted more money
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Experts urge saving biodiversity from extinction
Speakers at seminar also highlight threat of food scarcity in near future
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Tree plantation should be made mandatory, says Karachi administrator
SEPA celebrates World Environment Day to spread awareness about climate change
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‘Sindhu River is lifeline of Pakistan’
Lahooti Melo kicks off with a call to save the river, people and culture of Sindh
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PM Shehbaz calls for air support to extinguish Swat forest fire
Two helicopters have been ordered to be provided for 'immediate' action
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World is on an unsustainable climate trajectory: minister
Minister Sherry Rehman says climate change 'biggest challenge of 21st century'
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Heatwave to persist for several days in most parts of country
Weathermen say occasional dust storm and dusty winds may also blow for the next four to five days
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Four of a family killed in Shangla wildfire
Raging inferno in Panjar area of Kahuta, Rawalpindi District spreads 6 to 7kms
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SEPA environment week kicks off
World Environment Day to be observed on June 5
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Bowser service thrives as water crisis deepens
Rawalpindi district, cantonment boards’ administrations fail to regulate rates of water tankers
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‘Pakistan third most water-stressed country’
Minister meets with officials of World Bank to discuss ongoing projects
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Call for measures to cope with climate change threat
SAARC President cautions against climate change in South Asia
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Experts call for promoting electric vehicles
Say eco-friendly cars will help overcome country’s dependency on fossil fuels
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Relief camp established in Cholistan
Camp is a joint operation between Pakistan Army and the district admin
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Sherry asks 'highest emitters' to do more to combat climate change
Climate change minister says democracy cannot be reduced to one linear experience or model in history
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Hospital staff put on high alert
Prof Al-freed Zafar appealed to citizens to beware of the effects of extreme weather
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Temperature takes a toll on cattle farming industry
Viral outbreak of Lumpy-skin disease only making matters worse, heatwave response initiated
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Forest fire destroys house in Haripur
Another wildfire perishes trees, rare bird species
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Dust storms while detrimental to humans will aid Punjab’s marine life
Residents face threat of respiratory diseases as sandstorms take hold
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Millions stranded, dozens dead as flooding hits Bangladesh and India
Every extra degree of global warming increases the amount of water in the atmosphere by about 7 per cent
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‘No fire incident occurred on Margalla Hills’
TikToker Dolly set fire along Hazara Motorway for promotional video, Senate body told
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FWO constructs temporary steel bridge to link Hassanabad
Permanent bridge to take 6-8 months for completion
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Cholistanis demand water from government
Canals in region have remained dry for years
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3 burnt to death in Balochistan forest fire
Four tribesmen were also injured; army helicopter arrives to douse the fire
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Rising temperatures trigger water, food insecurity in Pakistan, India
Climate change also threatening biodiversity in both countries
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Pakistan likely to face dip in mango production
Water shortages, windstorms and early summer cause major damage to fruit crop this year
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UHS donates umbrellas for traffic wardens
Initiative aimed at protecting the traffic police personnel from the dangers of heatstroke and dehydration
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PM Shehbaz orders ‘immediate’ formation of climate change task force
Task force will develop comprehensive strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change in the country
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Establishment of solar parks proposed
Pakistan lagging behind in race for clean, inexpensive power production
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Drought causes displacement
Authorities move to provide relief to people of Cholistan
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Bilawal seeks deeper ties with China, rapid CPEC implementation
FM calls upon intl community to mobilise resources, fulfill commitment of providing $100 billion in climate finance
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Chief secy G-B assures safety to tourists travelling within region after GLOF
PM directs concerned authorities to mobilise emergency measures; NHA assures people of immediate reconstruction
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Kaghan Valley packed despite end of Eid break
Shahrah-e-Kaghan, which was closed after December snowfall, was restored ahead of Eid
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Chickpea farmers in dire straits
Middlemen increase financial hardship of growers
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Sherry says country facing climate emergency
Minister for climate change warns against risks and vulnerability for the local and downstream population
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‘Women suffer more from climate change than men’
Sherry says engagement with the UK will provide support to Pakistan in several areas
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Intense heatwave sweeps across country
Sherry says March was hottest on record since 1961