Pakistan is set to push for the operationalization of a $100 billion loss and damage fund at the upcoming COP28 summit in Dubai. As the country most severely affected by climate change, Pakistan requires approximately $348 billion by 2030 to address climate action, including both mitigation and adaptation measures. To achieve this, Pakistan aims to […] Read more
In an in-depth investigation, we delve into the intricate web of climate change impacts on major Pakistani cities, unearthing startling figures and unignorable challenges that these urban centers face. Karachi’s Sweltering Heatwaves: Our investigation reveals that Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, has been hit by a series of devastating heatwaves in recent years. A comprehensive analysis […] Read more
Two brothers were accused of desecrating the Holy Quran and insulting religious sentiments of local Muslims on August 16, 2023, in Jaranwala town of Faisalabad district. This accusation quickly escalated into a mob violence, resulting in the destruction of over twenty churches and dozens of Christian homes. Within a week of this incident, several other […] Read more
In an alarming development, the Presbyterian Church located in Lahore’s densely populated Gulberg area, specifically in Makkah Colony, fell victim to a deliberate act of arson during its annual renovation. The church administration, in a proactive response, was concurrently sealing the walls to confine sounds of prayers and worship within the church premises. This decision […] Read more
Punjab, the most populous province in Pakistan, is once again shrouded in smog, forcing citizens to endure burning eyes, a sore throat, and difficulty breathing. The government response was to impose closures of schools, markets, and restaurants from November 9 to November 12, exacerbating the societal and economic toll already imposed by environmental issues. […] Read more
A peaceful afternoon in the Pahar Ganj area of Karachi, took a violent turn after a dispute between the leading Pastor of a local church, Pervaiz Gulzar’ and a radical fruit seller escalated into a horrific scene of vandalism and violence. The dispute arose when the fruit seller positioned his cart in front of the […] Read more
Pakistan beyond COP28 pakistan is the eighth most vulnerable nation to the climate crisis, responsible for less than 1% of the world’s planet-warming gases. Flash flood, changing weather patterns, cyclone, rising temperature…. What is happening right now at 1.2 degrees centigrade of warming of planet earth is not because of the poor people in Pakistan, […] Read more
Having a comfortable car in your life is like a true friend and happiness .Whoever said money can’t buy happiness, just never bought a right car. Because life is just like driving through rough and tough surfaces, through ups and downs, through smooth and bumpy roads and all just to stay in our lane unless […] Read more
Christian families in a village near Sargodha city were forced to flee their homes following accusations of blasphemy against a local Christian man. The tensions ignited when 45-year-old Haroon Shahzad shared a Bible verse from 1st Corinthians 10: 18-12 on his Facebook page. While his post made no direct reference to the Muslim holy festival […] Read more
The aftermath of the Jaranwala incident, which unfolded in Faisalabad’s district, continues to cast a daunting shadow over Pakistan’s Christian community. The incident, sparked by allegations against two brothers for desecrating the Holy Quran and insulting religious sentiments, escalated into a rampage, leaving more than twenty churches and dozens of homes in ruins. However, the […] Read more