Environment

Islamabad: Satellite images released by SUPARCO show that tree cover around Rawal Lake has declined by nearly 50 percent over the past two decades, highlighting serious environmental stress in one

Lahore: The Punjab government has launched a tree plantation drive at Township Sahulat Bazar under the Sar Sabz Punjab campaign on the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Director

Sharjah has launched the “Sharjah Deserves the Best” campaign to reduce reliance on single-use products and encourage residents to adopt reusable and environmentally friendly alternatives. Led by the Department of

Murree: Punjab has launched an all-electric bus service between Murree and Rawalpindi, marking a major step toward cleaner and safer public transport in one of the province’s busiest tourist corridors.

Lahore: The Punjab government has launched an ambitious environmental initiative for 2026, aiming to plant 31 million saplings across the province to increase green cover and address climate change challenges.

The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that effective September 6, businesses across the province will no longer be allowed to charge customers for plastic shopping bags. Shops, supermarkets,

The Punjab government, under directives from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, has intensified the smog control crackdown in Lahore. The City Transport Officer (CTO) announced that

Punjab has introduced Pakistan’s first skimming boat to remove plastic and floating waste from canals and waterways. The advanced machinery will collect bottles, plastics, and other debris, helping keep water

Lahore: The Punjab government has allocated Rs8.10 billion for the Forests and Wildlife Department under the Annual Development Program. According to budget documents, the majority of funds will be utilized

Islamabad: Pakistan is losing nearly 11,000 hectares of forest cover every year, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2026. The report states that the country’s total forest area has declined