Untreated Discharge into Arabian Sea
What’s at Stake The Arabian Sea receives vast quantities of unfiltered municipal and industrial waste each year. This water travels through the rivers in Karachi and ends up in the
Gadani Ship Breaking
What’s at Stake A ship containing toxic chemicals, including mercury sludge was allowed to beach at the Gadani Ship Breaking Yard. The chemicals, once released, will be dangerous to marine
Clean Water
What’s at Stake A recent report of the Pakistan Medical Association states that nearly two-thirds of the country’s population is deprived of clean potable water. The report notes that Pakistan’s
Use of Plastic Bags
What’s at Stake A Notification dated 27th September, 2019 issued by the Government of Sindh, Environment Climate Change and Coastal Development Department imposed a complete ban on the manufacturing, sale,
Poaching of Wild Animals
What’s at Stake Poaching of wild animals remains a concern in the mountain regions of Pakistan. District Chitral is home to snow leopards, chakor and partridge, amongst other species of
River Ravi Water Pollution
What’s at Stake River Ravi is the main source of water for Lahore and adjoining areas. The discharge of untreated municipal and industrial waste into the River Ravi has led