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Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission

Coverage of Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 8 · 02:16 UTCMost recent: Jul 18 · 03:48 UTC
Co-mentioned in this coverage
Ministry of Climate Changeorganization2Rawal Lakeplace1Pakistan Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1Global Forest Watchorganization1World Resources Instituteorganization1Lake View Parkplace1Suparcoorganization1Gilgitplace1glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs)topic1unfrozen lakestopic1Khyber Pakhtunkhwa PDMAorganization1Gilgit-Baltistan Disaster Management Authorityorganization1
Recent coverage
  • SCIENCEJul 18 · 03:48 UTCDAWN
    Rawal Lake park loses half of tree cover in 2 decades

    Rawal Lake park has lost 50% of its tree cover over two decades due to urban expansion and pollution, as shown by images from the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco). The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) found hazardous waste along the lake and plans to plant 500,000 seed balls to address deforestation. Global Forest Watch data indicates Islamabad lost 14 hectares of tree cover between 2001 and 2025, driven by settlements and infrastructure.

  • SCIENCEJul 8 · 02:16 UTCDAWN
    Unchecked settlements near Gilgit raise Glof risks

    Suparco warns that uncontrolled settlements near Gilgit city, fed by glacial lakes, increase risks of glacial lake outburst floods (Glofs) and overbank flooding. Satellite data shows a rapid rise in unfrozen lakes from 24 to 40 in two weeks, with urban expansion obstructing natural floodplains and heightening vulnerability to climate-induced disasters.