Climate & Environment

Pakistan targets water control as monsoon floods leave 107 dead

Pakistan officials detail flood preparations and water management plans after the country’s disaster agency reported 107 deaths and 297 injuries during the monsoon season.

11 HOURS AGO

Islamabad Museum unveils space gallery showcasing Pakistan's missions

Pakistan opens a new Space Gallery at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, showcasing SUPARCO's programs, promoting space science awareness, inspiring students, and expanding public education about the country's growing space ambitions.

3 DAYS AGO

Pakistan engages contingency plans as rains lash across country

Heavy monsoon rains inundate large parts of Lahore, leaving key roads and underpasses submerged, disrupting transport and prompting authorities to warn of worsening urban flooding; PDMA) Sindh directs all district administrations to remain on high alert, ensure precautionary measures; KP PDMA also issues an urgent release following data from hydro-meteorological monitoring networks across glaciated valleys.

5 DAYS AGO

President Zardari orders enhanced monsoon preparedness amid rising flood threats

Instructs disaster management authorities and local administrations to maintain close coordination and ensure the timely dissemination of early warnings.

6 DAYS AGO

Commuters wait as floodwater swamps a road following heavy monsoon rains at Landi Kotal in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on July 20, 2026. (Photo by Abdul MAJEED / AFP)

Floods in northwest Pakistan leave 12 dead, contingency plan activated

The ongoing rain spell, which began on July 19, is severely impacting several regions including Mansehra, Khyber, Upper Chitral and Peshawar. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the heavy downpours are expected to persist until July 23.

6 DAYS AGO

Wildlife rescuers help birds survive Pakistan's hotter summers

Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change; Pakistan experienced its second-warmest year since 1960 in 2025.

July 14, 2026

Pakistan emerges as world's third-largest solar panel importer: Climate Prosperity Plan

Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan (PCPP) report says Pakistan imported 17 gigawatts of solar systems in 2024 alone, while PCPP aims to generate 60% of the country's energy from clean sources by 2030, besides increasing the share of renewable electricity to 95% by 2040.

July 11, 2026

WWF urges nature-based solutions to strengthen Pakistan’s climate resilience

Event brings together government officials, development partners, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss policies, financing and community-led initiatives aimed at strengthening climate resilience.

July 9, 2026