Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with the International Advisory Board of the Samson Group of Companies, led by Lord Amir Sarfraz of Kensington, Member of the House of Lords (UK), and General Patrick Sander, former Chief of the British Army. The meeting focused on…
ISLAMABAD — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says Pakistan’s coastline and marine ecosystems are essential for hundreds of migratory bird species that support global biodiversity and help sustain local fisheries and communities. In a message marking World Migratory Bird Day, Junaid Chaudhry called for stronger national and regional cooperation to protect…
Islamabad — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced the launch of a PKR 90 million initiative aimed at protecting sea turtles during shrimp trawling operations, as part of broader efforts to sustain marine biodiversity and ensure the long-term health of ocean resources. The minister, in a statement on Thursday, said…
Islamabad – Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced plans to host the first-ever Pakistan Maritime Investment Conference 2025, drawing local and foreign investors to climate-resilient projects in the blue economy. Addressing a high-level meeting of port heads and relevant departments, the minister said the initiative aims to promote sustainable investment…
Islamabad – Marine heatwaves are disrupting ocean food webs and hindering carbon transfer to the deep sea, undermining a critical natural defense against climate change, according to new research published Monday in Nature Communications. An international team from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, University of Miami, Hakai Institute and University of Washington found that…
Joint operation with Islamabad Police aims to curb smog and vehicular pollution in the capital Islamabad – The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) in Islamabad on Sunday announced that it will launch a strict crackdown on all types of smoke-emitting vehicles in the federal capital starting October 17 as part of coping measures to curb…
Islamabad: Every year, as temperatures drop in the Himalayas, colorful migratory birds flock to the Margalla Hills near Islamabad in the north, yet this winter, they have started to arrive much earlier than usual, signalling alarming shifts tied to climate change and fluctuating weather patterns. Among these visitors is the Red-billed Leiothrix, a brightly coloured…
Islamabad: The United Nations has emphasized the urgent need for continued climate action despite the temporary cooling effects of natural events like La Nina.According to the UN, mitigation efforts remain crucial even as La Nina influences global weather patterns.The UN has warned that La Nina, a natural climate pattern known for cooling the Pacific Ocean,…