Day: June 14, 2026

cto adopt rainwater harvesting on a larger scale to tackle increasing water shortages and strengthen climate resilience. The call emerged during a webinar organized by the Alliance Good Governance Foundation, where participants discussed practical solutions to the country’s growing water challenges. Experts emphasized that Pakistan must improve water conservation practices as climate change, rapid urbanization,…

Islamabad: Pakistan has allocated Rs2.478 billion to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026-27, reinforcing the government’s commitment to tackling climate change through afforestation, urban resilience, environmental protection, and sustainable development initiatives. According to Beyond Time News, the funding will support several key projects designed…

Karachi: Labour unions and families affected by the devastating Baldia Town factory fire have renewed calls for a fresh investigation into one of Pakistan’s deadliest industrial disasters, arguing that recent legal developments have intensified concerns over accountability and justice. According to Beyond Time News, labour representatives and victims’ families gathered at the Karachi Press Club…

Islamabad: Pakistan has planted, regenerated, and distributed nearly 2.3 billion saplings under the Green Pakistan Programme during FY2025-26, marking one of the country’s most ambitious environmental initiatives aimed at combating climate change, restoring degraded ecosystems, and expanding forest cover. According to Beyond Time News, the large-scale afforestation campaign has emerged as a central pillar of…

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has clarified that federal ministers personally pay their electricity, gas, and other household utility bills, dismissing claims that the government covers these expenses. Speaking in the National Assembly on Sunday, Tarar said ministers do not receive government support for utility payments. Instead, they bear…

Dera Ismail Khan: A fire broke out at a Pakistan Customs warehouse in Dera Ismail Khan on June 13, 2026, during an ongoing relocation process. Authorities confirmed that emergency teams quickly responded to the incident, preventing any loss of life and limiting potential damage to customs assets. According to Beyond Time News, the fire erupted…