Weichai Power, a leading Chinese company on Saturday released the latest technological achievements in the industry, the world’s first diesel engine with a thermal efficiency of 53.09 percent, marking another global technological peak for the Chinese internal combustion engine industry. At the release ceremony held at the World Internal Combustion Engine Conference opened in Tianjin, He Nuobe, Vice President of TV South Germany Group North Asia, an international authoritative testing agency, and An Tiecheng, Chairman of China Automotive Technology Research Center Co., Ltd., a professional testing agency for internal combustion engines, respectively issued test reports and certificates with thermal efficiency…
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Asia was the region most affected by climate change, weather and water-related hazards globally last year, the United Nations weather agency has said.In a report published on Tuesday, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said floods and storms were the main cause of casualties and economic damage in 2023, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe.The WMO said there was an urgent need for national weather services across Asia to improve tailored information to officials working on reducing disaster risks.“It is imperative that our actions and strategies mirror the urgency of these times,” said Saulo.“Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting…
In a proactive move to tackle the pressing issue of air quality in Lahore, Punjab’s Senior Minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb, recently convened a crucial meeting with environmental expert and climate change advocate, Parvez Hassan. During the session, Parvez Hassan presented a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at mitigating the city’s smog woes. Acknowledging the urgency of the matter, Senior Minister Aurangzeb affirmed the formulation of a robust smog legislation plan. Emphasizing a coordinated effort across all departments, she underscored the government’s commitment to confronting environmental challenges head-on. Recognizing the detrimental impact of single-use plastic bags on the ecosystem, it was decided…
Coordinator to PM on Climate change Romina Khurshid Alam held a meeting with Islamabad Wildlife management Board along with experts from four paws today at ministry of climate change. Romina Khurshid Alam was apprised on management, preservation of wildlife, issues & challenges about Margalla Hills National Park & Marghazar Zoo. Dr. Frank Goeritz, head of Institute of zoo & wildlife research and Dr. Amir Khalil, Director reveal & rescue briefed the coordinator to PM on bio rescue & endangered species. Coordinator to PM on climate change emphasized on setting up a new park dedicated for rare species, endangered species and…
For crossover and SUV lover, HAVAL H6 is more than a vehicle. It’s a brand under the umbrella of Great Wall Motors (GWM) from China.
The Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, led an official delegation on a visit to Pakistan from April 15th to 16th, 2024. The delegation comprised Saudi Ministers of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and Industry and Mineral Resources, Assistant Minister of Investment, General Secretary of the Saudi Pakistan Supreme Coordination Council (SPSCC), and senior officials from the Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Public Investment Fund. The purpose of the visit was to follow up on agreements reached between Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman,…
ISLAMABAD: The country is one step closer to becoming part of the Apostille Convention as President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the instrument of accession to the treaty to become its member on the request of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Public documents originating from the country that are attested in line with the requirements of this treaty will be accepted in the 122 countries that are its current members and vice versa The treaty was drafted by the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH). The forum needed the formal approval of the Pakistani government if it wished to…
A group of academics, including Noam Chomsky, have written an open letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging him to take action against the “deteriorating human rights situation in a Pakistan”, especially after the ouster of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government. “In the last two months, there has been an alarming rise in human rights violations in Pakistan, including suppression of freedom of speech; harassment and intimidation of journalists, social media users and political activists; [and] making of fake blasphemy cases against political rivals,” said the letter dated May 26. It also expressed concern over the arrest of political opponents,…
Islamabad, April 6, 2024 : The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Telenor Khurram Ashfaque called on Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja in her office on Friday.CEO Telenor congratulated Minister of State for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja for assuming the charge.Discussion was held in the meeting regarding 5G rollout, innovation and youth development.Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that youth are the asset of our country and it is vital to equip youth with digital skills. Government is committed for the development of youth, she added.Meanwhile, Director General Special Communication Organization (DCO) Major General Umar Ahmad…
