The Invisible Chemicals Polluting Pakistan’s Drinking Water

Introduction: While we debate over water shortages and argue about dirty pipelines, a different crisis is unfolding beneath the surface. Chemicals that quietly disrupt our hormones and health. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors, whichare found in everyday items around us. Plastics in food containers, pesticides, untreated industrial waste, medicines, and even personal-care products […]

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Seaweed: A Sustainable Water Pollution Solution for Pakistan

Maryam Latif is a microbiology graduate who is passionate about climate change, and sustainable solutions.

Introduction: Pakistan’s coastal waters, especially around Karachi and Gwadar, are silently suffocating. Each year, thousands of tons of untreated sewage, industrial and agricultural wastes end up in the Arabian Sea. Karachi alone produces 472 Million Gallons per day of waste water, of which only 55 MGD is treated and the rest is discharged into the […]

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Floods in Pakistan: A Call for Effective Social Protection

Recent severe flooding in Pakistan has caused widespread destruction and significant hardship in numerous regions. The floods have led to fatalities, the displacement of large populations, and the destruction of residential structures, agricultural land, and livestock. This disaster has produced profound effects on affected communities and the national economy. The floods have resulted in significant […]

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Climate Change Negligence Etch a Genetic Scar on Pakistan

From Sky to Scourge: How Climate Change and Negligence Etch a Genetic Scar on Pakistan It wasn’t just rain when the skies opened over Pakistan in the summer of 2022—it was a biblical-sized flood. “Monsoon on steroids” is how UN Secretary-General António Guterres famously described the country’s current situation. The figures are still startling: 1,739 […]

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The Houbara Bustard: A Migratory Guest at Risk

Houbara Bustard

The houbara bustard migrated from Central Asia to Pakistan’s plains and deserts every winter. Unfortunately, the population of this magnificent bird is under serious pressure. This article explores the importance of this species, causes of population decline, and conservation efforts. Ecological and Cultural Value: Not only is the houbara bustard essential for biodiversity, but it […]

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Regulatory Policies On Microplastic In Baby Products

baby feet

How effective are current regulatory policies in limiting microplastic content in baby products, and what new frameworks could be introduced to minimize environmental impacts? Microplastics are small plastic particles with sizes generally less than 5 mm [1]. These can form as a result of the degradation of larger plastic objects, such as plastic bags, bottles, […]

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Cloudburst in Swat and Buner: A Climate Change Warning

On 15 August 2025, the people of Swat and Buner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa witnessed heartbreaking disaster. A sudden cloudburst struck the region, bringing extremely heavy rain within a very short time. In just a few hours, rivers and streams overflowed, and flash floods swept through villages. Many people lost their lives, others are still missing, […]

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Environmental Politics and Climate Policy Critique

The Earth is no longer whispering warnings. It is screaming. In 2025, global carbon dioxide emissions have soared to a record-breaking 37.1 billion tons, defying every climate accord and summit declaration. What was once predicted is now reality, and worse. The ice melts faster, the oceans warm deeper, and the winds howl stronger. Somewhere between […]

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Plastics: A Solution Or Pollution For Environment

Plastic pollution

The idea of plastic being a solution feels deeply imperfect, right? But this thought was an absolute reality because at its core, plastic was a literal solution. It was made as a remedy. During the mid-18th century many natural based polymers were used i.e. wood, metals, natural fibers, and elephant ivory is an indispensable source […]

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World Environment Day: Tackling Pakistan’s Environmental and Economic Challenges in the Face of Climate Change

World Environment Day 2025

Every year on June 5th, the world celebrates World Environment Day, demonstrates an important need for environmental protection and environmentally friendly approaches. It was founded by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 to raise awareness of and advocate action on environmental issues. The first World Environment Day was held in 1973 with the theme […]

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