CDA Chairman Offers Independent Inquiry Into Tree Cutting

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 22, 2026

    The Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has offered an independent inquiry into the ongoing tree-cutting drive in Islamabad, stating that the trees were removed on the recommendation of the Ministry of Health. Chairperson of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, Sherry Rehman, directed the Ministry of Climate Change to form a committee…

    foodpanda and Government of Punjab join hands to improve air quality awareness

    By Salman Khan | November 13, 2025

    foodpanda, Pakistan’s leading online delivery network, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Environmental Protection and Climate Change Department (EP&CCD), Government of Punjab. The objective of this agreement is to jointly promote public awareness and implement important air quality improvement initiatives across Punjab. The partnership is a powerful commitment by…

    SC issues notice to KPAG in Khanpur Dam pollution case

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 3, 2025

    The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in a suo motu case concerning the supply of contaminated water from Khanpur Dam, which serves as the main drinking water source for over five million people in Islamabad and adjoining areas. A constitutional bench heard the case on Monday, where…

    One-Fifth Heavy Vehicles Break Emission Rules: Pak-EPA

    By Aftab Ahmed | November 2, 2025

    ISLAMABAD – Nearly one in every five heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) operating in the federal capital has been found violating national emission standards, according to a new report by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA). The findings underscore the growing threat of vehicular pollution to Islamabad’s air quality and public health. The report, titled “Consolidated…

    Pakistan and UNODC join hands to combat Environmental Crimes

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    Mr. Troels Vester, Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan called on the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik earlier today in Islamabad. Their discussion was focused on the ever growing nexus between illegal electronic trade, money laundering, and organized illegal logging, posing a…

    Samson Group to Plant 100 Million Trees in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025

    Pakistan, UK leaders discuss eco-tourism and reforestation partnerships 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…

    Pak-EPA to Crackdown on Smoke-Emitting Vehicles from Oct 17

    By Salman Khan | October 5, 2025

    ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) 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 air pollution ahead of the smog season. The campaign will include snap checking and on-the-spot testing of…

    PM Calls For Beating Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | June 4, 2023

    By: Omed Hajjana Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called Global and National Action for Beating Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has taken several steps to take Pakistan on a path to sustainable use of…

    Rawal Dam: Chemicals Used for Fishing Pose Health Risk

    By NewzTodays Editorial Team | June 4, 2023

    By: Omed Hajjana A Parliamentary body was informed on Sunday that the contamination of Rawal Dam due to Chemicals Used for Fishing Pose Public Health Hazards. It was informed that the usage of contagious chemicals for fishing and trapping turtles resulted in many fishes not only perishing but the water being contaminated, affecting the ecosystem….