PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Forests, Fazal Hakim Yousafzai has said that provincial government was making incessant efforts to counter challenges of climate change. Talking to a delegation here Saturday, he said that our planet was faced with many threats of climate change including constant rise in global temperature. He said that the government was also following a result oriented strategy to protect forests and environment. He said that billion tree tsunami project was also an attempt of the KP government to minimize effects of climate change. He said that preparations had been finalized to launch billion tree plus project…
Author: Iqra Khan
The globe now faces the terrible truth of climate change, with developing economies at its center of destruction. Historically, more industrialized nations in North America and Europe have contributed to the rise in global temperatures than have less developed nations, but it is the latter who are bearing the brunt of the consequences. An iconic instance were the flash floods that Pakistan experienced in 2022 due to climate change. The new wave of trade protectionism that appears to be arising, with the US and the EU in the head of many of these energy battles, is adding fuel to the…
According to Automotive car News, CDK Global, which supplies management software to around 15,000 automobile dealerships in North America, has been offline for the second day as a result of a cyberattack. Car dealerships across North America are unable to access internal systems that are needed to monitor client information, track automobile sales, arrange maintenance, and other functions due to an outage. Dealerships were notified by CDK on Wednesday that the company is “investigating a cyber incident” and has “proactively shut down all systems” while resolving the problem. But shortly after, CDK was able to restore its systems, and hours…
A new rule in Austria permits the government to seize and auction the cars of drivers who consistently exceed speed limits, even on a single infraction. This program, which has been in effect for a few months, targets drivers who go over the speed limit by at least sixty kilometers per hour. The enactment of this regulation coincides with Austria’s struggles with rising traffic deaths, which reached 402 in 2023 a worrisome increase over the previous four years. Authorities in Austria anticipate that the new law will serve as a potent deterrent against careless driving. Austrian officials believe that seizing…
The first-ever Human Milk Bank initiative in Pakistan has been put on hold by the Sindh Institute of Child Health & Neonatology (SICHN) in response to a recent fatwa. A representative for the SICHN declared that the organization would consult the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) and Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi for additional guidance.With representatives from UNICEF and the Pakistan Pediatric Association (PPA) in attendance, Sindh Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho recently opened the Human Milk Bank with the goal of giving breast milk to preterm babies whose moms are unable to give them with enough nourishment. Without enough breast…
The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) closed the Plastic Tank Factory, an unlicensed structure on Lakho Road On Friday, t.The Enforcement Squad conducted the operation with assistance from the Naseerabad police station, according to a press statement. Three previous notices had been given to the property owner for violating authorized plans and maps. The owner’s development without the required licenses and no-objection certificates (NOCs) was a violation of the RDA Building and Zoning Regulations 2020 and the Punjab Development of Cities Act 1976. The Land Use and Building Control (LU&BC) Wing has been given stringent instructions by RDA Director General Kinza…
ISLAMABAD: The law makers on Saturday emphasized on export-led growth, alternative sources of energy and tax reforms for sustainable growth in the country.The parliamentarians said that economic discipline and fiscal consolidation is significant for the recovery of external debt, which the government needs to focus on. They also gave comprehensive proposals for documenting the country’s economy.Participating in the budget debate, Dr Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, MNA, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said that the industries should be encouraged in the Budget 2024-25, so that industrial growth can take place in the country to provide employment opportunities to the people. He said that…
The PhD admission test passing score was raised from 50 to 60 by the University of Karachi (UoK) in order to comply with the new PhD policy that the Higher Education Commission (HEC) announced. The admission test is set for July 28. Admissions for MPhil and PhD programs will begin on June 23. The start of the upcoming academic year is set for September 1. The passing score for the MPhil admission exam is still 50, however students must now obtain at least 60 points to pass the amended policy’s PhD admission exam. The new PhD standards from the HEC…
Parents and students are advised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to steer clear of the two-year BA, BSc, MA, and MSc degree programs.The two-year BA/BSc and MA/MSc programs were phased down by HEC with deadline extensions of June 30, 2022 for the former and 2019 for the latter. Some higher education institutions admitted students to these programs after the deadlines, even though these two-year degree programs were gradually phased out.As a result, HEC has issued warnings to parents, students, and higher education establishments about the fact that degrees earned from these kinds of programs will not be…
OnePlus previously disclosed that they were working on a brand-new battery technology called Glacier Battery. The corporation published many Weibo posts today with additional information about the initiative. Three things make this new battery better than the existing ones: it will be more effective, last longer, and hold more energy. According to OnePlus, the battery will hold at least 80% of its initial capacity even after four years of regular use. This is far more than the 800 charging cycles set by the industry. With their new Glacier Battery technology, OnePlus has validated earlier speculations of a large 6,100 mAh…
