Islamabad, Nov 13: Lahore currently ranks as the most polluted city in Pakistan, based on real-time air quality data from IQAir. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the city has surged to a critical level of 435, raising serious health concerns for the local population. Other major cities in Punjab, including Multan and Rawalpindi, are also facing alarmingly high pollution levels, securing the second and third positions on the list. This ranking highlights a troubling trend of elevated AQI levels throughout the country, with particular severity in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The air quality in these areas has deteriorated to…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Nov 13: OGDC Begins Production at New Exploratory Well in Balochistan, Boosting Regional Output. Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (PSX: OGDC) announced on Wednesday that it has initiated production from the Uch-35 development well in Balochistan. The well, drilled to a depth of 1,345 meters using the Company’s internal expertise, aimed to explore the hydrocarbon potential of the Sui Main Limestone (SML) formation. Currently, Uch-35 is generating 5 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) of gas. Following the installation of an 8-inch diameter, 1.2-kilometer flow line, the well has been linked to the OGDC Uch Gas Processing…
Islamabad, Nov 13: Powerful Earthquake Shakes Multiple Regions Across Pakistan, Sparks Widespread Alarm on Wednesday. A sudden earthquake jolted residents in Islamabad and several other areas throughout Pakistan, with social media users quickly labeling it as a “strong jolt.” Individuals in the impacted regions took to different social media platforms to share their experiences and voice their worries regarding the tremor’s intensity.The unexpected earthquake led many to leave buildings and congregate in open spaces for safety. The tremor has been measured at 5.3 in intensity, originating from a depth of 220 kilometers in the Hindukush region. Authorities have not yet…
Islamabad, Nov 13: The UK set to help over 250,000 children in Pakistan access better education. Through the service delivery component of Girls and Out of School Children’s Action for Learning (GOAL) programme, Khilo aur Barho, the UK’s £20 million contribution will help break down barriers to education, enhance literacy and numeracy skills, and strengthen a resilient and effective education system in Pakistan over the next three years. Funded by the British High Commission, Pakistan, and delivered by the British Council, the service delivery component of Girls and Out of School Children’s Action for Learning (GOAL) programme, Khilo aur Barho…
Islamabad, Nov 13: IMF Considers Return to Quarterly Reviews Amid Pakistan’s Target Challenges. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering a return to a quarterly review system for Pakistan’s $7 billion bailout program due to initial challenges faced by the program. A decision has not yet been made, but this adjustment would enable more effective monitoring of nearly 40 program conditions, according to the Express Tribune. In July, the IMF board sanctioned the bailout with an initial disbursement of $1.1 billion. The remaining funds are set to be released in six biannual tranches contingent upon the successful completion of reviews.…
Islamabad, Nov 13: PM Shehbaz Urges Redefining Climate Finance Framework to Aid Developing Nations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday called on the global community to reconsider climate finance to help climate-vulnerable developing nations achieve their NDC targets, which may require approximately US$6.8 trillion by 2030. While addressing a high-level climate finance roundtable at COP29, a multilateral forum for international climate negotiations hosted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the prime minister highlighted the urgent need for reforming the international financial system to ensure that no country is excluded from the global effort against climate change.…
Islamabad, Nov 13: Japan provides 18.5 million USD for Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin. The Government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 2.831 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to around 18.5 million USD/ around 5.119 billion PKR) for Flood Management Enhancement in the Indus Basin. H.E. Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan, Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and other officials from both countries attended this ceremony. In 2022, Pakistan experienced the most devastating flood in the country’s history. This assistance will fund the construction of three embankments on the Indus River in…
Islamabad, Nov 12: Steam Deck OLED Unveils Exclusive New Limited Edition Color for Fans. Valve’s well-liked Steam Deck is set to receive a fresh design. Following the initial model’s release in 2021 and the OLED variant last year, both offered in black, Valve is now launching a limited-edition white Steam Deck OLED. This white version of the Steam Deck OLED will be released globally on November 18th. It will feature 1 TB of storage and be priced at $679, which is a $30 increase compared to the standard 1TB OLED model. The newly designed white model boasts a stylish white…
Islamabad, Nov 12: Pakistan and Finland Strengthen Trade Relations, Eye New Sectors for Economic Collaboration. Pakistan and Finland are on the brink of a new era in their economic relationship following a fruitful discussion between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, and Hannu Ripatti, Finland’s Ambassador to Pakistan. The ambassador engaged with Jam Kamal Khan at the Commerce Ministry to deliberate on methods to enhance trade connections and investigate unexplored areas for partnership, as indicated by a press release issued on Tuesday. Minister Jam warmly welcomed Ambassador Ripatti and reiterated the Pakistani government’s dedication to bolstering economic relations…
Islamabad, Nov 12: Satellite Images Show Alarming Environmental Changes Across Pakistan. Lahore has been facing a significant smog crisis since last month, with the dense, harmful haze now detectable from space in remarkable satellite imagery. The images, taken by NASA’s Worldview tool, show the thick layers of pollution enveloping northern India and Pakistan, as reported by CNN. In these images, cities such as Lahore and Multan are shrouded in a dark, nearly impenetrable smog, obscuring streets and buildings. The pollution levels have escalated to the extent that the previously visible green landscapes are now concealed beneath a grey-brown veil. Similarly,…
