// Dr. Farrukh A. Chishtie How colonization, industrial expansion, and forgotten indigenous knowledge have shaped a century of ecological decline. It is often said that the wars of the past were fought for land, resources, and power. Yet one war, silent, relentless, and far older than we acknowledge, continues to this day. It is the war against nature itself, a struggle that began over a century ago with colonization and has since been reinforced by rampant capitalism, indust

// Sultan Kiani Subh-e-Nau provided cleaning and greening services across various locations in Islamabad in its pledge to community growth and betterment.

// Fiona Harvey Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressors. US military personnel at an energy resilience project in California. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images Investment in renewable energy should be counted under defense expenditure, says a group of retired senior military personnel, because the climate crisis represents a threat to national security. They have called for in

// Mahvish Chishtie Sabudana, also known as sago or tapioca pearls, is a starchy, white, round food item made from the root of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta). Commonly used during fasting days across South Asia, sabudana is a staple in many kitchens. It is popular for its versatility — it can be used in puddings ( kheer ), khichdi , vada , and even fritters. But sabudana is more than just a light snack or fasting food. Let us explore its nutritional value and how it fi

// Sultan Kiani Waste generation is a major global issue threatening the environment and public health. While we can reduce the overall volume of waste by following the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, it is impossible to eliminate waste generation entirely. That is why the safe disposal of waste becomes crucial to minimize its harmful impacts. Although large industries and commercial enterprises generate the greatest volume of waste, individual households and small

// Dr. Farrukh A. Chishtie As Lahore continues to rank among the most polluted cities in the world, a new spectacle has captured public and media attention: the deployment of so-called "anti-smog guns." Mounted on trucks and resembling high-pressure water cannons, these machines spray a fine mist of water into the air in the hope of "washing away" harmful particulate matter. While the effort may seem commendable at first glance, environmental scientists and urban planning exp

// Zahrah Nasir A vegetable garden, quite irrespective of size as beans can be grown in pots/containers as well as directly in the ground, should contain, along with every conceivable variety of other organic goodies, as many beans, in as many varieties, as is possible and then some more! In our climate, even in the winter frozen uplands and mountainous regions of the north, it is a simple matter, with rotational planting, to produce succulent crops of highly nutritious beans

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// Graham Readfearn The Australian government has revealed it wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by between 62% and 70% by 2035, based...

// Mehreen Khan As the cold settles into the northern half of the country, most of us begin retreating indoors. But winter — or even just...

// SN Report Subh-e-Nau has a long history of plantation projects, with remarkable tree survival rates. In mid-September, we organized...

// Abdul Aleem Chaudhry In the summer of 2025, the fertile plains of Punjab, divided between Pakistan and India but united by a shared...

// Muhammed Irfan Saeed Climate change is making rainfall and droughts more extreme and unpredictable, which means we need groundwater...

// Sultan Kiani Autumn is just around the corner, bringing a sigh of relief after months of intense heatwaves and perilous floods....

// Zahrah Nasir In my encounters with gardening enthusiasts, there appears to be a huge misunderstanding about the role of birds in our...

// Mahvish Chishtie Ashwagandha, known locally as Asgand Nagori, is a powerful adaptogenic herb long used in Unani and Ayurvedic...

// Muhammad Irfan Saeed Dr. Farrukh A. Chishtie What makes us human beings is our curiosity which is the essence of human existence, and...

// Mahvish Chishtie Peanuts, locally known as moong phali, are a staple of winter street corners across Pakistan. Vendors roast them over...

// Rana Usman Ali Dr. Farrukh A. Chishtie The summer of 2025 will be remembered as one of the deadliest flash flood seasons in Pakistan’s...

// Sultan Kiani On this Independence Day, Subh-e-Nau urged commitment at all levels towards truly greening our country and held a...