Atta ur Rehman is a Staff Reporter at The Climate Lens. An active journalist with more than two years of media experience, he brings energy, curiosity and strong reporting instincts to the newsroom. His work supports coverage of climate, environment, policy and community-level stories. As an emerging journalist, he contributes fresh perspective and field-focused reporting to the platform.
Atta ur Rehman is a Staff Reporter at The Climate Lens. An active journalist with more than two years of media experience, he brings energy, curiosity and strong reporting instincts to the newsroom. His work supports coverage of climate, environment, policy and community-level stories. As an emerging journalist, he contributes fresh perspective and field-focused reporting to the platform.
Punjab plans to expand its “Liquid Tree” initiative, using microalgae-based urban systems to absorb carbon dioxide and support cleaner air in densely built areas where conventional tree planting is difficult.
Pakistan says nearly 2.3 billion plants have been planted, regenerated or distributed under the Green Pakistan Programme, but low forest cover and continued deforestation show that long-term protection remains critical.
Experts and government representatives have called for stronger coordination, science-based planning and environmental safeguards to address Karachi’s interconnected water challenges, including groundwater depletion, pollution and urban flooding.
Pakistan’s first widespread monsoon spell is bringing rain and thunderstorms across several regions, with authorities warning of urban flooding, flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.
