ISLAMABAD: As the impacts of climate change are getting more intense, people are increasingly turning to courts to combat the crisis, according to a new report. The “Global Climate Litigation Report, 2023 Status Review”, published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
July 28 is marked as World Hepatitis Day and the WHO’s theme for this year is ‘One Life, One Liver’, highlighting how hepatitis leads to potentially fatal health problems. This specific date was chosen for the day as it is the birthday
THE PDM government, much like the PTI government before it, has proven that our politicians have little interest in protecting civil liberties if there is something to be gained from surrendering them. Two bills, aimed at bringing under state control online media
KARACHI: The Sindh Government’s College Education Department has unveiled a comprehensive “Student Guidebook”, poised to revolutionise the educational journey of students. This resource empowers students with vital information, facilitating seamless navigation to the nearest college through the integration of Google Maps. Moreover, the
PAKISTAN’S climate emergency is unfolding like a horror movie where each scene is more frightening than the last. We are constantly lurching from one climate disaster to another, with no time to step back and reflect on its implications for our society
The decision by the Sindh government to cancel the tender that auctioned off 5,000 acres of Karoonjhar Mountains in Tharparkar district is undoubtedly a victory for heritage and nature. It reflects the power of collective voices that swayed the government to acknowledge
KARACHI: The abrupt closure of an HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) prevention program by the United Nation Development Program (UNDP) has exposed 1,500 transgender patients in Karachi to risk, said the community representatives on Monday as UNDP officials assured to resolve the issue
A ceremony took place in Dadu district’s Khairpur Nathan Shah Tehsil, where the Sindh government distributed certificates granting houses with full ownership rights among those affected by devastating floods. Dignitaries from various political spheres were present, including Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) District
KARACHI: Pakistan’s federal cabinet unanimously approved the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) prepared by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) on Wednesday (July 26). The NAP framework aims at implementing large-scale environmental adaptation, building climate resilience, promoting inclusivity and facilitating
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday expressed serious resentment over the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) for not taking action against unauthorised and illegal construction despite an earlier court order. It granted the SBCA a last chance to implement the