Solar power overtakes nuclear in Pakistan for the first time
Pakistan's nuclear output hit a record 22.5TWh in 2025, but solar generated 36.3TWh, overtaking nuclear for the first time, a global industry report says.
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Toxic drain water is killing Manchar Lake and its fishing communities
Saline, polluted inflows from the Main Nara Valley Drain have left Pakistan's largest freshwater lake toxic, wiping out fish and pushing its boat people into poverty.
Tourist waste puts Deosai's rare brown bears at risk
Plastic found in bear droppings in Deosai National Park has raised fears that tourist waste is changing what Pakistan's rare Himalayan brown bears eat.
Climate change threatens life in Pakistan's Kalash valleys
Shorter winters, drying springs, flash floods and heavy reliance on timber are putting farming and centuries-old Kalash culture in Chitral under pressure.
Documentary on Ali Sadpara's last K2 climb released worldwide
'The Last First: Winter K2', about the 2021 expedition in which Muhammad Ali Sadpara died, is now streaming worldwide on Apple TV, his son Sajid announced in Skardu.
'Every moment felt like years': MT Honour sailor recalls captivity
Injured sailor Ameen bin Shams describes being tied to the deck of the MT Honour 25 as Somali forces closed in and pirates opened fire on the hostages.
Sindh's 40-year-old quota system faces fresh challenge
After Tharparkar students outshone Karachi in MDCAT, a growing number of educated Sindhi voices are joining calls to end Sindh's urban-rural job and education quota.
Yadgar-e-Fatah unveiled in Islamabad to honour Marka-e-Haq
A 220-foot monument honouring Pakistan's victory in Marka-e-Haq and its martyrs was unveiled in Islamabad with a light show. Entry is free from Tuesday to Sunday.
Afridi rejects emergency rule as PTI march heads to Karak
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi told marchers in Lakki Marwat he rejects governor's rule and emergency, as the caravan reached the Bannu-Karak border.
Two Kasur villagers killed by Indian border fire laid to rest
Funeral prayers were held in Kasur for two Pakistani civilians killed by India's BSF near the border. Pakistan summoned India's envoy and rejected 'infiltrator' claims.
Makkah pact ministers meet in Riyadh over Houthi attacks
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye's foreign and defence chiefs meet in Riyadh on Monday under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to discuss Houthi attacks.
PTI begins long march from Lakki Marwat after talks fail
PTI's march for Imran Khan's release starts from Lakki Marwat today after weekend talks with the government ended without a deal over who should move first.
Security forces kill eight terrorists, three commanders, in DI Khan
Security forces killed eight Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists, including three key commanders, in an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday.