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The Silent Predators: How Open Manholes are Claiming Lives and Eroding Pakistan’s Urban Future In the bustling streets of Pakistan’s major metropolises, a silent and deadly predator lurks in plain sight. From the narrow alleyways of Karachi’s Lyari to the busy intersections of Lahore’s Ferozepur Road, open manholes and uncovered drainage pits have become a […]
Importance of Tree Planting: Trees are the lungs of the planet. We know that trees provide a lot of benefits to humans, flora and fauna as well as to the environment. It not only provides a home to animals and birds that make their habitats and a crucial component of various ecosystems. Trees and plants […]
Pakistan, like many other nations around the globe, is grappling with the far-reaching consequences of climate change. The sudden and alarming shift in weather patterns, particularly witnessed in Karachi on March 1, 2024, has raised concerns about the future resilience of the country in the face of this global challenge. This article explores the impact […]
Introduction: Marine Pollution needs no introduction in this day and age when almost all of us are aware with the knowledge that an island made entirely up of plastic and other debris is floating beneath the very surface of the pacific ocean. It is also known as the great pacific garbage patch. Yet, humans only […]
Why Does Karachi Need Trees? Trees are an essential aspect of the ecology, which is badly lacking in mega-cities like Karachi. Trees provide cooling by transpiring water from the earth, via the roots, and out of their leaves. Furthermore, trees give shade. Those who have experienced Karachi heat on the streets and compared the temperature […]
Monsoon season in Karachi has now become a symbol of haphazardness in recent years as the city becomes flooded every now and then and everyday life becomes arduous. Not only this time but also the previous few monsoon seasons were quite destructive for the whole city in terms of both property and economy. Karachi is […]
Introduction: The monsoon season continues to cause problems in various regions in Pakistan, generating floods, flash floods, and other severe weather-related catastrophes, as well as increasing humanitarian needs. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), up to 147 fatalities have been recorded throughout the country as of 11 July,2022. More than 1000 dwellings have […]
Introduction: A flash flood is induced by a large amount of rain in a short period, usually less than 6 hours. Flash floods are typically defined by violent torrents that burst over river beds, metropolitan streets, or mountain valleys, sweeping everything in their path. Flash floods in urban areas are also known as urban flooding. […]
Introduction Climate change and its effects can be seen around the world with its influence on water industry, our biodiversity and forests. It also has impacts on our health and socio-economic conditions. A report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated that the under developed and poorly developed nations are more on the […]
Introduction Conocarpus is a tree that is mostly found in the tropical region these tropical areas are found near the equator where these areas receive direct sunlight and are hotter than the other regions. Conocarpus belong to the family of Combretaceae. It is planted for ornamental purposes. The fruits of Conocarpus are button-like and mostly […]