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E-Waste: A rising environmental concern

E-waste is fast becoming an environmental issue for Pakistan. We must find solutions that align with sustainability and equity.

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In today's rapidly digitizing world, Pakistan is experiencing an unprecedented boom in electronic devices, from smartphones and laptops to home appliances and industrial electronics. However, with this technological advancement comes a hidden, yet increasingly critical, environmental challenge namely electronic waste or “e-waste.”

Gardening: Seed, soil and sun

In a stiflingly sultry summer afternoon, I sit in an orange tree shade, sipping a glass of mango lassi, carefully studying the lovingly nurtured plants around me. So which plants are coping best with the heat?

Cities of crows: Urban biodiversity imbalance In Pakistan

From the congested streets of Karachi to the fast-expanding sectors of Islamabad and the smoggy skyline of Lahore, a silent ecological shift is taking place — one that is disrupting the balance between wildlife and urban life.

World Environment Day 2025: Pakistan at a crossroads

"We won’t have a society if we destroy the environment." – Margaret Mead

Monsoon alert! How to stay safe from seasonal hazards

The monsoon has finally arrived, offering hope to end the prolonged dry spell in South Asia. Seasonal rains help replenish natural water reservoirs and restore the environment.

Pakistan's increasing

heat and drought

On a sweltering afternoon in the second half of June, while I was driving from Faisalabad to Islamabad on the motorway, the mercury fluctuated between 44°C and 47°C.

Health benefits of lychee: A summer superfruit

With its bumpy red skin and juicy, translucent flesh, lychee (locally known as leechi) is one of the most beloved fruits of summer in Pakistan.