KARACHI - At least 44% of Pakistan’s population does not have access to safe toilets, while 53% women in Pakistan don’t have sanitation options with privacy.

At least 44% of Pakistan’s population does not have access to safe toilets, while 53% women in Pakistan don’t have sanitation options with privacy.

ISLAMABAD - Annual rate of deforestation in Pakistan ranges from 4-6 per cent, while carbon dioxide emissions are increasing annually at the rate of 8-10 per cent which is an alarming trend.

ISLAMABAD - The government has released Rs 21 billion for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam in the last four years (2009-10 to 2012-13), says a document of the Ministry of Water and Power.

The govt has released so far Rs 2,076 million for construction of dams and water reservoirs during current financial year 2013-14 to effectively meet future power needs.

Annual rate of deforestation in Pakistan ranges from 4-6 per cent, while carbon dioxide emissions are increasing annually at the rate of 8-10 per cent which is an alarming trend.

The government has released Rs 21 billion for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam in the last four years (2009-10 to 2012-13), says a document of the Ministry of Water and Power.

WASHINGTON - Pakistan has sought the support of the United States in the completion of large hydroelectric projects.

At least three coal miners were killed in an accident in Duki tehsil of Lorali district, some 240 kilometres north of Quetta, on Tuesday.

LAHORE : An earthquake of moderate intensity jolted parts of Punjab including Lahore and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing the people to come out of their houses and shops while reciting verses fro