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Surviving summer with dignity: Lasting security solutions for Pakistan’s heatwaves, droughts, and floods

In Pakistan, summer is no longer only a season. It is a test of safety and sanity. Here’s how we can individually and collective create and implement lasting security solutions against these rising climate impacts.

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Addressing this summer's climate impacts requires proactive, systemic planning and preparedness. Without this, Pakistan faces continued and worsening losses, which occupational security — a holistic approach to security — can address both immediately and long-term.

Dragonflies face increasing survival threats

Dragonflies are more than beautiful insects flashing over ponds and canals. They are guardians of freshwater health.

Garlic Galore

Want to grow chemical-free food but haven’t got a clue where, or how, to begin? The answer is garlic, and the time is right now.

Subh-e-Nau meets Finance Minister on investing in people, sport, and the environment

In a focused meeting aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s long-term public well-being, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the Finance Minister of Pakistan met with Mrs. Shahida Kausar Farooq, Subh-e-Nau Chairperson and the magazine’s Chief Editor; to discuss how fiscal policy can better support the everyday health and dignity of citizens.

A Safety Guide for Rainwater Harvesting

In an effort to tackle water scarcity, the Capital Development Authority has recently made installation of rainwater harvesting systems mandatory in Islamabad. Rainwater harvesting is a simple, effective and sustainable approach to natural resource conservation.

Summer Smart, Planet Smart: Eco-Living for Pakistan’s Hottest Months

Pakistan’s summer now arrives with a familiar mix of stress and uncertainty: extreme heat, higher electricity demand, water scarcity, and the risk of sudden downpours that can flood streets and damage homes. Eco-living in summer is not about perfection.

Papaya: The everyday fruit that supports digestion, immunity, and summer wellbeing

In Pakistan, papaya is one of the most practical “health foods” because it is familiar, affordable in many markets, and easy to eat during hot months when heavy meals feel difficult.