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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…

Schools Reopen Today

LAHORE: Public and private schools across Punjab are set to reopen on Monday (1st Sep), following the annual summer vacation. However, in areas affected by flooding or where schools are being used as relief camps, local authorities may delay reopening to ensure safety. Following the recent notification from the School…

One Week On, Blast-hit School Awaits Repairs

While students and staff suffer, officials say Rs100m plan drawn up for reconstruction KARACHI: More than a week after a fireworks warehouse explosion on MA Jinnah Road, repair and restoration work at the adjoining Government Girls Secondary School Jacob Lines No 1 has yet to begin, leaving over 1,000 students…

Rs654 Million Paid To Heirs Of 350 Flood Victims, Says Gandapur

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur said here on 28th August that provincial government paid Rs654 million as compensation to the families of 350 persons, who lost their lives due to recent floods, while pending cases involving minors were being processed through accounts opened by deputy commissioners. In a…

Floods Indicate Governance Failure In Non-functioning Of PEPC

Former Chairperson of the Federal Flood Commission (FFC) Ahmed Kamal, while stressing the importance of improved monitoring, has called for province-specific forecasting systems and a nationwide telemetry network to provide real-time data and early warnings tailored to diverse regional contexts. He was addressing participants of a dialogue on “Climate risk…

Psychiatric Problems Haunt Flood Survivors

PESHAWAR: As health department continues to record incidence of communicable diseases in flood-stricken districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, psychiatrists say that most people face acute stress disorders due to loss of relatives and properties in the affected areas. “Many people are passing sleepless nights as they have lost brothers, fathers, sisters,…

Swat Floods Leave Over 125 Schools Unusable

SWAT: The recent floods caused extensive damage to the education sector in Swat district, rendering 128 government schools, both for boys and girls, partially or completely unusable. Officials of the district education department told Dawn that the natural calamity hit primary, middle, high and higher secondary educational institutions in multiple tehsils. They said the…

Iran Offers Full Support In Flood Relief Efforts

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Sikandar Momeni, on August 25, who expressed condolences and assured full support for the victims of the recent floods and torrential rains. The floods have caused extensive loss of life and destruction, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and…

Bajaur IDPs Suffering From Stress, Depression

PESHAWAR: Professor Dr Khalid Mufti, a senior mental health expert, arranged a free mental health camp at the Commerce College in Bajaur to provide support to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the conflict. The camp, held in a location housing 586 displaced persons, was aimed at addressing the psychological…

Over 3,000 Children Treated In Emergency Rooms Amid Karachi Rain Crisis

The recent spell of heavy monsoon rains has brought severe challenges to the city, including urban flooding, traffic disruptions, prolonged power outages, and interruptions to daily life. Despite these difficulties, Karachi has shown resilience, with individuals and institutions stepping up to support communities and maintain essential services. Among the most…

Over 10,000 Displaced Families From Bajaur Registered For Relief

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has registered over 10,000 displaced families, who are accommodated at the main IDP camp in Bajaur Sports Complex and in other places, for relief. In a statement issued here, the PMDA said that it had intensified its relief and rehabilitation operations…