Islamabad, Nov 4: Acting President and Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said Pakistan faced significant challenges from climate change, which were the main obstacles to achieving sustainable development. He was speaking at the inaugural plenary of the 27th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘From Fragility to Resilience: Enhancing Sustainable Development’. Mr Gilani said the country had made commendable strides towards climate governance and sustainable development as the national climate and sustainable development policy outlined a…
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Islamabad, Oct 30: The International Conference in Support of Lebanon’s People and Sovereignty was held in Paris today, on President Macron’s initiative, in conjunction with the United Nations. Seventy States and international organizations committed to Lebanon took part in it, alongside representatives of NGOs, local government and the private sector. The conference signaled the strong mobilization by the international community, united around President Emmanuel Macron and Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot, in support of a massive emergency humanitarian response to the crisis Lebanon is currently going through. Faced with the consequences of the war, the participants responded…
Islamabad, Oct 29: The British High Commission in Pakistan has announced the launch of a new Chevening Mentorship Scheme to connect alumni who are actively working in the climate sector, with young climate leaders across Pakistan. 23 early and mid-career climate professionals were selected out of 400 applicants in a competitive process. Over three months, 11 dedicated Chevening alumni who are experts in climate will mentor them through a structured plan of meetings, workshops, and one-on-one sessions. Participants will gain skills in leadership, climate advocacy, and professional development. Development Director at the British High Commission, Jo Moir, said: “Chevening is…
Islamabad, Oct 27: Lahore: A global monitoring site reports that the air quality index (AQI) in Lahore surged to unsafe levels early this morning, nearly reaching a dangerous 700 AQI. Lahore is first on the list of the most polluted cities in the world with an overall AQI of 690. Since people of Lahore are seeing an increase in respiratory ailments like coughs, viral flu, and sore throats, the city’s air is now considered toxic. To protect their health, individuals have been instructed by health authorities to use masks and goggles, refrain from needless outside activities, and take preventative measures.…
SLAMABAD: The recently introduced bill in Islamabad, Pakistan, aimed at the rights and protection of climate change-affected refugees is a significant step forward. This legislation will establish a structured system to safeguard the rights of these refugees and facilitate their rehabilitation. The Climate Refugees Center will collect data on affected individuals, protect their ancestral homes and properties, and provide essential services like education and healthcare. This bill is crucial not only for improving the lives of refugees but also includes strict penalties for illegal activities against them, highlighting the seriousness of the issue. The inclusion of representatives from various ministries…
Islamabad, October 25: Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination signed the crucial Nitric Acid Climate Action Group (NACAG) Statement of Undertaking (SoU), committing to reduce nitrous oxide emissions in the country’s nitric acid industry. During the signing ceremony in Islamabad, attended by Ms. Janine Rohwer, First Secretary at the German Embassy, and Mr. Wolfgang Hesse, Coordinator for Energy, Climate Change and Just Transition at GIZ Pakistan, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam confirmed present government’s intention to implement policies to cut nitrous oxide emissions from nitric acid production in the long-term. Following this…
Shahid Maitla— Exclusive Story Islamabad, June 3, 2024: In an unprecedented development in the corporate sector, Ghazanfar Azzam, former CEO Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited, leveled multiple serious allegations against CEO of Jazz, Aamir Hafeez Ibrahim, in an email he wrote to him asking his resignation for the sake of transparency and reputation of the organizations. Ghazanfar Azzam, served MMBL for 12 years as CEO, before being recently removed by Aamir Ibrahim and other board members. Ghazanfar Azzam in his email, a copy of which is available to Bloom Pakistan, accused Aamir Ibrahim of manipulating the affairs of MMBL through shareholders…
