In recent years, Pakistan has faced a series of disasters, notably the devastating flood of 2022, which has strikingly highlighted the increasing impacts of climate change. As these events unfold, it becomes clear that the technologies available to manage these challenges are unfortunately limited. This is a call to action that we simply cannot afford […]
Unique Animal Species Biodiversity of Gilgit-Baltistan Pakistan
Introduction: Common Fauna Present in Gilgit Baltistan Gilgit Baltistan is home to not only some of the highest number of glaciers outside the poles, but it is also very rich in flora and fauna species of the world especially some that are endemic like snow leopards, Yaks, Markhors etc. to name a few. It is […]
The Plight of Pakistani High-Altitude Mountain Porters
Mountaineering In Pakistan: K2 is the second highest mountain peak in the world after Mount Everest but is said to be the most treacherous and difficult to traverse in terms of mountain climbing. It is also the highest point in the Karakoram range as well as in Pakistan. As a result, people eager for a […]
Unique Plant Species Diversity of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Common Flora Found In Gilgit-Baltistan And Its Surrounding Regions – Plant Biodiversity Of GB, Pakistan Gilgit Baltistan is an administrative province or territory of Pakistan that self-governs. It borders Azad Kashmir and was previously known as the Northern Areas. The geographic area of Gilgit Baltistan is 6 times bigger than that of Azad Kashmir. The […]
Animal Abuse: Pakistani TikToker Captures Marmot in Khunjerab National Park
In a latest video that went viral on social media, a Pakistani Tiktoker Qazi Haseeb who has 1.3 M followers and 17.2 M likes on his videos was seen holding a near- dead unconscious Marmot in what seemed to be the way to Khunjerab Pass (China border), Hunza District Gilgit-Baltistan. This whole area is a […]
Water Scarcity in Pakistan: Reasons, Solutions and Contributions of the Judiciary for the Cause
On the Road to Parchedness Seventy-six years since independence and Pakistan continues to encounter different predicaments each day. Sometimes in the face of terrorism, sometimes economic crisis, sometimes political instability, however, the emerging water scarcity crisis which Pakistan faces today had never been foreseen. Unfortunately, this catastrophe has the potential of not only casting deleterious […]
Animals in Danger of Extinction in Future in Pakistan – List
Introduction: Biodiversity in Pakistan Like many other parts of the world, Pakistan is also endowed with a huge variety of flora and fauna. They range everywhere from the arid deserts of Thar and Cholistan to the cooler northern mountainous regions of Hunza. Many of them are also critically endangered and efforts are needed for their […]
Lack of Climate Change Research in Pakistan – Need and Importance
Introduction: Climate Change Research and Pakistan Although Pakistan emits less than 1 percent of the global emissions of green house gases but has suffered immensely due to climate change. Even future projections tell us of increasingly dire consequences for Pakistan. It is not fair that Pakistan has to bear the brunt of climate change and […]
The Nexus between Human Rights and Climate Change
The nexus between climate change and human rights is a complex and multifaceted issue. The full enjoyment of human rights depends upon the harmonious relationship between human nature and Mother Nature. We need to look at climate crises through a human rights lens and recognize our dependence on nature as air, water, food and shelter, […]
Climate Change Impacts on Plain Areas Landform of Pakistan
Introduction: Climate Change In Pakistan By now, none of us are strangers to the impact of the recent floods that hit Pakistan and displaced more than 30 million people across the nation. The driving factor of this flood was none other than climate change and the result was the disastrous floods and heavy rainfall accompanied […]