The major sources of Pakistan’s fresh water and power generation, the mighty Indus River and other tributary rivers originated from Himalayas and Karakorum Mountain ranges are being adversely affected by rapid climate changes in the region. Scientists and experts believe that climate change is taking place due to increasing emission of greenhouse gases, which is […]
KARACHI: The ailing turtle recently rescued from Clifton’s shoreline by the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) was handed over to the wildlife department on Tuesday. The green turtle, according to the WWF-P, reportedly suffers from Bubble Butt Syndrome due to which it couldn’t be released back into the sea. “The turtle is now at […]
KARACHI: A series of photographs providing an insight into the life and landscapes, flora and fauna, communities and culture of Malawi — a landlocked country in south-eastern Africa — were on display at an exhibition that opened at the VM Art Gallery on Monday. It’s the second exhibition by Laurence Savary, a French artist based […]
Rawalpindi: The Forests Department Rawalpindi South Circle will plant 830,000 saplings under Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign 2019. Talking to this agency, Conservator Forests, Rawalpindi South Circle, Saqib Mahmood informed that all out efforts would be made to make the Monsoon Tree Plantation Campaign a success which would be kicked off on Monday. Nearly 180,000 saplings […]
PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information Shaukat Yousufzai has said that billion tree tsunami and BRT are two mega projects of the province. The total cost of BRT is Rs29 billion while Lahore’s BRT is much expensive although that was built years ago. If there is an evidence of corruption against any of our ministers, opposition must go […]
Bestway Cement Limited (BCL), Pakistan’s Largest Cement Manufacturer, has once again been accredited and valued for its vision and effective implementation of environment friendly policies at all of its four plants in Hattar, Farooqia, Chakwal and Kallar Kahar; at the 16th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2019 organised by National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) […]
PESHAWAR: The treasury and opposition parties in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly have locked horns over the constitution of a special committee to probe the alleged corruption and anomalies in the multibillion rupees afforestation project in the province. Speaking on a point of order on Friday, opposition leader Akram Khan Durrani drew the attention of Speaker […]
Rawalpindi: Director General Wildlife & Parks Punjab, Suhail Ashraf, has said that the Lohi Bhair Wildlife Park will be rehabilitated on modern lines to provide best recreational facilities to the people of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The first phase of the restoration of the park has been started during which Lion Safari will be restored within […]
Lucky Cement Limited has won the Environment Excellence Award at the 16th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2019, organized by The National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH). The award ceremony was held on Tuesday at a local hotel. Lucky Cement received the award in recognition to its commitment towards energy conservation and contribution towards protecting […]
Former Federal Information Minister, Javed Jabbar has said, “The provinces should strengthen their institutions and provide resources to protect the environment in the light of the powers they gained after the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Nobody is stopping the provinces from doing so.” Speaking at the Annual Environment Conference-2019 organised jointly by National Forum for Environment […]
Rawalpindi: The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has set a three-week deadline for the revival of the lion safari in Loi Bher Wildlife Park and asked the department concerned to open the facility for the visitors within the stipulated time. The directions were issued by the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Director General Suhail Ashraf during […]
KARACHI: The fifth Birds of Sindh photography exhibition will be held at Alliance Française de Karachi from July 12. The exhibition aims to create awareness about bird species endemic to Sindh and the importance of preserving their habitats, which are endangered. The two-day exhibition showcases the work of 14 photographers who document more than 320 species […]
LAHORE: More than 30,000 saplings have been planted by Danish Schools & Centres of Excellence Authority (DSCEA) on the direction of Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas under Clean and Green Pakistan campaign. As many as 14 Danish Schools and 11 Centres of excellence, established across Punjab, launched the campaign in April this year. A total […]
With the condition of zoos and the animals there admittedly deplorable, experts called for rethinking the fundamental approach towards animals, zoos and conservations apart from enhancing greater citizen involvement in resolving management issues at zoos. This was stated by experts during a seminar on“The State of Zoos in Pakistan: Searching for Humanity” organized by the […]
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