Climate change is an undeniable reality impacting human health and livelihoods globally, with Pakistan being one of the most affected countries. The direct effects of extreme heat and heatwaves on human health are severe, leading to heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, exhaustion, stroke, and hyperthermia. Chronic conditions like cardiovascular, respiratory, cerebrovascular diseases, and diabetes-related...
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May 21, 2024May 21, 2024Blogs
“Less is the New More”
Education plays a pivotal role to shape great nations as very well-said by Sydney J Haris “The purpose of Education is to turn mirrors into windows “; so as individual, we need to try least even to change the world for the betterment. Education is the fundamental right of every child to acquire it and...
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May 19, 2024May 19, 2024Blogs
Lets get a review of the global climate change impacts, adaptation, and sustainable mitigation measures
Pakistan is highly susceptible to climate change, despite having a minimal contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing climate change is no longer a choice for the country; it has become an inevitable reality due to the increasing occurrence of devastating floods and droughts. The potential effects of climate change outlined in this paper are...
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May 18, 2024May 18, 2024Pakistan
ICT AppliCaTions for sustaInable enVironmental protEction (ACTIVE) Project Grand Consortium Summit at NUTECH
Islamabad, May 2024 – The National University of Technology (NUTECH), Islamabad, proudly announces the commencement of the three-day Grand Consortium Summit & Erasmus+ ACTIVE Curriculum Review Meeting from May 15 to 17, 2024. This pivotal event is part of the ACTIVE Project, a significant initiative funded by the European Union to address Pakistan’s environmental challenges....
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May 12, 2024May 12, 2024Pakistan
Situation in AJK calms down after 2 days of violent clashes
Following violent clashes over the last 48 hours, which left a policeman dead, the situation in Muzaffarabad seemed to have calmed down on Sunday, with a Rangers detachment that was sent to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) from Kohala having been withdrawn. AJK witnessed violent clashes between the police and activists of a rights movement amid a...
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May 8, 2024September 5, 2024Columns
122 Years Only to Achieve Zero Maternal Deaths- Wake Up Pakistan
30 years of ICPD 1994: Pockets of inequality persist The year 2024 commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo, Egypt. It was recognized as an event of significant importance where 179 governments pledged to prioritize sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as fundamental to sustainable...
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May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Pakistan
IHC judges’ letter: SC resumes suo motu hearing on interference allegations
A six-member Supreme Court (SC) bench has resumed hearing a case pertaining to allegations made by six Islamabad High Court (IHC) judges regarding interference by the country’s security apparatus in judicial matters. Headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, the bench includes justices Athar Minallah, Mansoor Ali Shah, Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Musarrat Hilali and...
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May 7, 2024May 7, 2024Blogs
Concerns Rise Over Environmental Impact of Chemical Sprays in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Anti-Dengue Campaign
The Health Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in collaboration with other line departments, has initiated anti-dengue activities as part of the approved Dengue Action Plan 2024. Dengue, caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, poses a significant threat due to its preference for breeding in various containers with clean water, complicating control efforts. The control of...
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May 5, 2024May 5, 2024Blogs, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, World
Pioneers of Space Exploration: Pakistan’s Leading Scientists in the Chang’e-6 Lunar Mission
In the vast expanse of space, where dreams merge with the infinite possibilities of discovery, the Chang’e-6 lunar mission stands as a beacon of scientific achievement and international collaboration. At the heart of this monumental endeavor are two visionary scientists from Pakistan, Dr. Ali Khan and Dr. Ayesha Ahmed, whose remarkable contributions have propelled their...
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May 1, 2024May 1, 2024Pakistan
Authorities must recognize home-based workers as formal labour
Faisalabad ( ): It is imperative that authorities and political decision-makers recognize the vital contributions of women home-based workers and formalize their status within the workforce, thereby granting them access to essential social security benefits. The government must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to upholding labour laws concerning brick kiln workers, aligning them with internationally recognized...