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Environmental economics, policies and development in Pakistan

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By: Nida Sana The environment is the complex set of physical, geographic, biological, social, cultural and political conditions that surround an individual or organism and that determine its form and the nature of its survival. The environment influences how people live and how societies. For that reason, people, progress, economic development and environment are closely […]


Collection of data on families of slain journalists begins

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PESHAWAR: The Journalists Welfare, Safety and Development Foundation (JWSDF) has issued a data form to all of its coordinators to collect basic information about the relatives of the slain mediapersons so that practical steps could be taken for the welfare of the bereaved families. The decision was taken in a meeting of the foundation at […]


A safety net: Fund for journalists

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OFF and on, we are reminded of the fact that Pakistan remains a hard place for journalists to carry out their professional responsibilities. There have been a number of high-profile killings of media persons in this country. Conditions are especially difficult in Fata and parts of Balochistan, where journalists have paid with their lives, while […]


Advocacy on wheels: Pedalling for climate change awareness

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ISLAMABAD: Sometimes it takes just two wheels to raise awareness about climate change. For the past eight years, a cycling couple has been on a world tour to bring attention to the harmful impact of climate change and environmental degradation on the planet. Richard Fergé and Stani Martinkova, who like to call themselves “Velomad” which […]


Exhibition on environment concludes

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By: PEERZADA SALMAN KARACHI: A two-day exhibition of artworks by Fauzia Khan in connection with World Environment Day concluded at the Arts Council’s Ahmed Pervez Gallery on Friday. A total of 37 exhibits were on display all of which highlighted the importance of the munificence of nature and a pollution-free environment. Two things stand out […]


Conserving our precious water

By Ahmad Rafay Alam The writer is the Vice President of the Pakistan Environmental Law Association In 2010, the Planning Commission (PC) of Pakistan announced its Framework for Economic Growth (FEG). The FEG aimed to replace the PC’s previous 10-year development plans with a new paradigm for economic growth. It remains to be seen whether […]


‘Freshwater resources being polluted’

Former provincial secretary Mir Hussain Ali said on Monday that water and environment had a profound linkage and it was a matter of concern that the rivers, streams and oceans were being polluted with waste water. He said, “This practice is destroying marine life and we have to control the situation by using available water […]


Call for independent wildlife management committees

KARACHI: The recent loss of an exotic tigress in Safari Park has once again brought into light the critical need for setting up autonomous management committee(s), comprising wildlife professionals, to scientifically run facilities for captive animals, experts said while talking to Dawn. They said that standards be devised and necessary laws enacted without further delay […]


Greener practices: Environmental hazards pose serious threat

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By: Imran Rana FAISALABAD: Heavy emission of smoke from factories and discharge of industrial waste into rivers is posing a threat to human lives. It needs to be dealt by strictly enforcing environment friendly technology at industries with scientists given an enhanced role to provide healthy environment for the community. This was stated by Government […]


Saving the environment: KMC ‘swears’ no trees will be cut down

KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) will not chop down or remove any more trees in the city, except necessary trims. The metropolitan corporation’s lawyer, S Sultan Ahmed, rendered this undertaking before the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday. The court was hearing a petition that a large number of trees are being chopped down […]


Renewable energy

EVERYONE in Pakistan knows about the importance of alternative/renewable energy in order to lessen loadshedding. This can only be achieved by setting up plants within the country. In the case of solar energy, the main component is solar panel, which is being imported now and is not cost-effective. The cheap solution is to establish the […]


Workshop on disaster risk management held

LAHORE: With a view to sensitise Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) and DDMAs on ‘Disaster Risk Reduction’ for better preparedness of the unforeseen natural catastrophes in future, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with CIDA – Pakistan arranged a two-day workshop on “Disaster Risk Management – Mainstreaming DRR into Development” in Lahore. Chairman NDMA […]


Sensitisation: Workshop focuses on disaster management

Workshop aims to sensitise PDMA and DDMA on disaster risk reduction. LAHORE: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)–Pakistan, arranged a two-day workshop on Disaster Risk Management–Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into Development at a local hotel here on Saturday. NDMA Chairman Maj Gen Saeed Aleem was the […]


Caring for the earth

By: Amin Valliani THE earth and its environment are the most valuable assets for all creation. Be it the tiniest insect or a gargantuan creature, all are dependent on the earth’s resources. Among all earthly creations, the position of human beings is superb. Man has a special relation and connection with the earth. Being worthy […]