Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Extreme heat caused by urbanization, global warming threatening cities: study

NEW YORK: Rapid population growth and global warming are increasing exposure to extreme heat in cities, aggravating health problems and making moving to urban areas less beneficial for the world’s poor, according to a study released Monday. The rise is affecting nearly a quarter of the world’s population, said the report published in the “Proceedings … Read more

Government announces to spend Rs 18 billion to handle urbanization

Urbanization Program

Government has announced to spend Rs 18 billion during the current fiscal year for physical planning and housing sector programs. According to details, the move has been taken to overcome the issues arising from increasing urbanization. In addition to this, the federal government has also announced relief packages for construction and agriculture sectors and a subsidy of … Read more