Climate & Environment
PM Sharif orders monsoon readiness as Pakistan braces for extreme July weather
Authorities have been directed to intensify flood preparedness, strengthen emergency response and protect vulnerable communities as Pakistan enters the monsoon season amid forecasts of above-normal July rainfall and extreme weather conditions.
2 DAYS AGO
Pakistan braces for monsoons from July 1; moderate to heavy rains expected
Pakistan is set to receive its first widespread monsoon spell of the season this week, bringing relief from the intense heat but also raising the threat of urban flooding, flash floods, landslides and GLOFs across several parts of the country.
3 DAYS AGO
Heat index hits 51 C as Pakistan's KP province swelters
The Pakistan Meteorological Department says hot and dry conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing with the arrival of monsoon rains later this week.
4 DAYS AGO
Pakistan enters critical 24-hour weather window, warns disaster management authority
The alert forecasts rain accompanied by thunderstorms, windstorms and dust storms in most parts of the country.
June 21, 2026
Pakistan's $6 trillion mineral wealth attracts global investment interest
Pakistan is increasingly positioning its vast mineral reserves as a driver of economic diversification, with growing US interest and government-backed initiatives aimed at attracting foreign investment, expanding resource development, and unlocking long-term growth opportunities.
June 21, 2026
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Dar warns India’s reservoir projects fuel ‘hydro hegemony’ ambitions
At a Brussels policy forum, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar warns that India’s expanding network of reservoir projects could enable “hydro hegemony,” urging greater international attention to water weaponization, transboundary river governance and regional stability.
June 18, 2026
Pakistan president, PM call for collective action to restore rangelands, fight desertification
Reaffirms its commitment to restoring rangelands, combating desertification and drought: support to farmers, strengthening climate resilience and protecting livelihoods, food security and natural ecosystems for future generations across Pakistan.
June 17, 2026
From heatwaves to hailstorms: Understanding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's weather whiplash
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued its latest urgent weather alert, warning of widespread heavy rainfall, severe hailstorms, and high-velocity winds set to sweep across the province from June 16.
June 16, 2026
Pakistan, Britain review $47M climate cooperation framework
Officials meet to discuss climate resilience projects, youth entrepreneurship, disaster preparedness and other initiatives under the £35 million Green Compact.
June 9, 2026
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