Climate & Environment
34 killed in Balochistan mine accident, PM orders continued rescue efforts
The explosion tore through a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta, sparking a rescue operation that ran through the night.
July 31, 2026
Punjab strengthens technology-driven monsoon preparedness ahead of fourth rain spell
Punjab's disaster authority activated real-time monitoring, digital flood mapping and coordinated emergency planning as officials prepared rescue agencies and district administrations for another round of monsoon rainfall expected across parts of the province.
July 29, 2026
Sindh on high alert as fresh monsoon spell set to hit province
DG PDMA Syed Salman Shah says vulnerable areas and major drainage choke points have already been identified to enable a swift emergency response.
July 29, 2026
Pakistan targets water control as monsoon floods leave 107 dead
Pakistan officials detail flood preparations and water management plans after the country’s disaster agency reported 107 deaths and 297 injuries during the monsoon season.
July 28, 2026
Islamabad Museum unveils space gallery showcasing Pakistan's missions
Pakistan opens a new Space Gallery at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History, showcasing SUPARCO's programs, promoting space science awareness, inspiring students, and expanding public education about the country's growing space ambitions.
July 25, 2026
Pakistan engages contingency plans as rains lash across country
Heavy monsoon rains inundate large parts of Lahore, leaving key roads and underpasses submerged, disrupting transport and prompting authorities to warn of worsening urban flooding; PDMA) Sindh directs all district administrations to remain on high alert, ensure precautionary measures; KP PDMA also issues an urgent release following data from hydro-meteorological monitoring networks across glaciated valleys.
July 23, 2026
President Zardari orders enhanced monsoon preparedness amid rising flood threats
Instructs disaster management authorities and local administrations to maintain close coordination and ensure the timely dissemination of early warnings.
July 23, 2026
Floods in northwest Pakistan leave 12 dead, contingency plan activated
The ongoing rain spell, which began on July 19, is severely impacting several regions including Mansehra, Khyber, Upper Chitral and Peshawar. According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), the heavy downpours are expected to persist until July 23.
July 22, 2026
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Wildlife rescuers help birds survive Pakistan's hotter summers
Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change; Pakistan experienced its second-warmest year since 1960 in 2025.
July 14, 2026