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The Impact of Climate Change on Children in Pakistan

The report reveals in 2022 that climate change-induced floods swept through the northern and southern parts of Pakistan, severely damaging approximately 27,000 government school buildings and disrupting the education of around 2 million children—52% of whom were in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province. The study highlights that nearly half of Pakistan’s children remained out of school in 2024, as more…

Father Tells Heartbreaking Story Of Losing Two Children In Swat Tragedy

MARDAN: A man from Mardan recounted the tragic incident at the Swat River last week, which claimed at least 16 lives — including his two children, 12-year-old Daniyal and 6-year-old Ishaal. Naseer Ahmed told of his ordeal as he and other people around him were helpless to pull the 17…

New Climate Change Education Programme Launched In Pakistan

Islamabad: The International Education group of Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge)…

Closure of 86 Schools Extended In Flood-hit Areas Of Chiniot

CHINIOT: The administration has extended the closure of 86 schools for three…

At Least 13 dead, Over 4m Affected as Punjab Reels from Severe Floods

At least 13 people, including five children, died as floods devastated Jalalpur Pirwala, where more than 50 villages have been badly affected by the Chenab and Sutlej rivers. Shops and houses collapsed, thousands of acres of crops were destroyed, and rescue teams struggled to reach stranded populations, authorities said. Relief…

Matric Examinations Rescheduled for Sep 29

Rawalpindi: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi has announced that the Matric Second Annual Examinations 2025, which were earlier scheduled to begin on September 10, will now be held from September 29, 2025. This decision has been taken in view of the current weather conditions, recent flooding in…

WHO Warns Disease Outbreaks Could Be Lethal In Flood Zones

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s monsoon floods have already claimed 910 lives and injured more than 1,000 people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Officials and health experts warn, however, that the deadliest phase of the disaster may only just be beginning. Outbreaks of dengue, malaria, diarrhoea and other diseases now threaten…

Malaria Transmission — A Greater Threat In Flood-hit Areas

Rawalpindi: Heavy rains and floods have increased the malariogenic potential of the country in both urban and rural areas and according to health experts, the threat of spread of malaria looms large in flood-hit areas even in major cities including the twin cities. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by…

Police Evacuate 348,907 Flood-hit People

LAHORE:On the instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, rescue and relief operations of Punjab Police in flood-affected areas are continuing at a rapid pace. Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, said that Safe City thermal imaging technology and drone cameras are being used to rescue people and livestock…

Prevention is Cheaper

Each year, climate-induced disasters cost Pakistan billions of dollars and push millions into deeper poverty. Yet our policies remain stuck in a reactive cycle, waiting for the damage to occur, then scrambling with relief. This approach is not only costly but also destructive to development gains. Prevention is smarter in…

Flood Victims Offered Tent Cities Near Homes

LAHORE: Tent cities for flood victims have been set up near homes in the affected areas of Punjab. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was informed during a briefing that a tent city has been set up along with a flood relief camp in Athara Hazari tehsil of Jhang district. Officials…

Climate Action Board Approved In K-P

PESHAWAR: The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly on September 02 approved four important pieces of legislation, including the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Climate Action Board Bill 2025 and the Ease of Doing Business Bill 2025, marking a significant step toward strengthening climate governance and creating a more investment-friendly environment in the province. The passage of…

Health Authorities Warn Of Explosive Spread Of Post-flood Diseases

ISLAMABAD: Public health authorities have sounded the alarm over a looming wave of epidemics in flood-hit districts, warning that stagnant water, contaminated supplies and overcrowded relief camps are creating the perfect storm for disease outbreaks. Officials from the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination (NHSR&C) and the National…

HRCP Urges Enforcement Of Article 9A For Environmental Rights

RAWALPINDI: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on the evening of August 31 launched a report highlighting the necessity to enforce Article 9A of the Constitution to provide citizens with their right to clean air, safe drinking water, waste management, disaster preparedness and access to environmental justice. The Constitution guarantees…