Early monsoon rains trigger deadly floods, exposing Pakistan’s unpreparedness amid escalating climate change impacts ISLAMABAD, June 28 – As monsoon rains arrive earlier than usual, triggering deadly floods and urban chaos, Pakistan’s vulnerability to climate change has once again been laid bare. The unfolding season, forecasted to be longer and …

Shift to electric mobility aims to clean Punjab’s air, cut oil import bill, and drive auto sector reform ISLAMABAD, June 27 — Pakistan plans to have 2.2 million electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads by 2030 in a bid to combat hazardous urban smog, reduce its annual petroleum import bill …

Dismisses India’s ‘Abeyance’ Claim; Affirms Treaty’s Legal Continuity and Court’s Jurisdiction ISLAMABAD, June 28: In a significant development for regional water diplomacy, the Court of Arbitration constituted under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 has ruled that India’s claim of holding the Treaty “in abeyance” holds no legal weight …

By prioritising law enforcement over livelihoods, and control over care, the government’s fiscal message is clear: this budget is about governing unrest, not fixing its roots LAHORE, June 26 — In a move that has sparked sharp reactions from economists and rights observers alike, the Punjab government has earmarked a …

If we restore balance—between people, water, land, and sky—we can once again welcome the rains not with dread, but with open arms and open hearts Riaz Missen June 26, 2025 For centuries, the monsoon was the heartbeat of the Indian subcontinent—a season of joy, fertility, and regeneration. Its arrival transformed …

Chief Minister’s budget speech acknowledged input from across the aisle, with opposition parties appreciating the tone of consensus   KARACHI, June 25 — Framed against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, climate volatility, and growing social needs, the Sindh government’s Rs3.45 trillion budget for FY 2025–26 reads less like a balance …