World
Alaska’s Rivers Turn Orange
A strange and worrying change is taking place in Alaska’s Brooks Range. Many rivers and streams in this cold region are turning a bright orange color, surprising
Climate Change
National
Punjab Govt Announces Major Ban
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has put an immediate ban on cutting trees in forests and on the auction of timber across the province. The decision, announced
World
King Charles Grieves Loss of Relief Workers in Helicopter Crash
King Charles III has expressed deep concern over the human and material losses suffered in Pakistan’s northern regions after severe flash floods struck the country. A statement
weather
Floodwaters Hit Sacred Katas Raj Temples in Punjab
Torrential rains in Punjab’s Chakwal district have caused widespread flooding, affecting the centuries-old Katas Raj temple complex and several nearby villages. The sacred pond known as
National
Here’s Why the Earth Is Spinning Faster This Summer
Scientists have observed that Earth’s rotation is briefly accelerating this summer, resulting in slightly shorter days. On July 9, July 22, and August 5, the planet is
weather
2025 Sets New June Temperature Milestones Globally
Pakistan witnessed its hottest June on record in 2025, with temperatures breaking long-standing records across multiple regions. The heatwave forms part of a larger global trend, as
National
Rising CO₂ Linked to Extreme Weather, Ocean Harm
The concentration of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in Earth’s atmosphere has climbed to 430.2 parts per million (ppm), marking the highest level seen in millions of years,
Opinion
The Tree That Wasn’t There: A Walk-Through Vanishing Forests
Metal rasp of ripped leaves that dance with the wind is not a means to bring you calmness. Last summer I walked through the hills of Swat, a
World
BRICS Pledges $1 Billion to Aid Storm-Ravaged Southern Brazil
The BRICS group of nations, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has pledged $1 billion to assist the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul,
Health
AKU’s Brain and Mind Institute joins hands with Synapse
Synapse - Pakistan Neuroscience Institute, National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), British Asian Trust, and Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) To tackle mental health challenges