Pakistan Economy loses Rs 365bn annually to environmental hazards
FAST deteriorating environment across the country is causing a huge financial burden to the economy, which is estimated to the tune of Rs 365 billion per annum or six per cent of the GDP. This was...
View ArticleGlobal warming can delay, weaken monsoons: study
CHICAGO: Global warming could delay the start of the summer monsoon by five to 15 days within the next century, and significantly reduce rainfall in much of South Asia, a recent study has found. Rising...
View ArticleIncreasing air pollution causing respiratory diseases in Pakistan
By Dr Athar Khan and Prof Saraphine Salik LAHORE: Air pollution is a broad term that refers to any chemical, physical (particulate matter), or biological agent that modifies the natural...
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