5 h. ago EV industry urges faster charging infrastructure and cost solutions

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have voiced strong concerns about the lack of charging stations and high vehicle costs, warning that these issues are holding back Pakistan’s shift to clean energy. During a consultative meeting with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for action to boost EV adoption. […]

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25 h. ago Maintaining law, order during Muharram top priority: Mohsin Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Comprehensive security arrangements have been implemented across the country for the processions and majalis on the 9th of Muharram. Around 2,763 processions and 7,598 majalis are being held on Saturday in the Federal Capital, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Strict security measures have been enforced in 1,129 highly sensitive areas, […]

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28 h. ago One killed, three injured by armed suspects firing in Bannu: police

BANNU: At least one person was killed and three others were injured after armed assailants attacked a jirga in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu district, police said on Saturday. Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities recently, especially in KP and Balochistan after the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022. Bannu police spokesperson […]

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31 h. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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36 h. ago Monsoon batters Balochistan; Six dead as rains continue until july 8

Several districts of Balochistan have been hit by ongoing monsoon rains, turning streets and low-lying areas into water channels. The second spell of the monsoon season began today and is expected to intensify over the coming days. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), 17mm of rain was recorded in Barkhan and 6mm in Khuzdar […]

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45 h. ago Govt accelerates EV transition with focus on infrastructure, retrofitting

Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) on Friday hosted a high-level consultative meeting with electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and senior government officials to identify strategies for scaling up EV adoption and reducing the country’s reliance on fossil fuels. The meeting, chaired by Secretary MoCC&EC Aisha Humera Moriani, focused on expanding EV charging infrastructure, […]

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49 h. ago It can drown Pakistan in floods and scorch it with heatwaves 

By: Hamnah Naeem In September 2022, Pakistan was in global headlines, but not for a good reason. A large portion of the country, nearly one-third, was submerged following unusual monsoon floods. More than 1700 people lost their lives, and millions were displaced. Crops were destroyed, acres of agricultural land were ruined, and the economy was […]

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58 h. ago PM Shehbaz attends ECO summit in Azerbaijan, focuses on regional trade and climate goals

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Azerbaijan to attend the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which begins today in Khankendi. Upon his arrival, he received a warm welcome from Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karmali along with other senior government officials. The summit will bring together leaders from member countries to […]

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2 d. ago PM reaches Azerbaijan to outline Pakistan’s perspective on key regional, global issues

Premier Shehbaz will attend 2-day ECO Summit being held in Khankendi under the theme ‘New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future’ PM will reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to ECO Vision 2025, advocate for deeper intra-regional trade SHUSHA, AZERBAIJAN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday arrived at Shusha city of Nagorno-Karabakh region of […]

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3 d. ago Shehbaz champions climate justice at ECO summit in Azerbaijan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif landed in Azerbaijan on Thursday to attend the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit. The summit is being held in Khankendi from July 3 to 4, under the theme “New ECO Vision for a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Future.” He is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Information Minister Attaullah […]

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3 d. ago Parliament warns of rising climate threats, criticizes disaster response systems

ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change voiced serious concern on Thursday over Pakistan’s growing climate challenges and the poor performance of its disaster response systems. Officials and lawmakers discussed glacier melting, flood risks, and ineffective early warning systems. During the session, committee member Sahibzada Sibghatullah criticized the current warning system, calling […]

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3 d. ago Balochistan govt to launch ‘People’s Train’ in Quetta for comfortable travel

QUETTA – Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced a new transport initiative for Quetta’s residents, promising the launch of the “People’s Train” to provide affordable and comfortable travel across the city. The train service will run throughout the day from Kuchlak to Sheikh Zayed Hospital, making daily commutes easier for locals. CM Bugti […]

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3 d. ago Pakistan may face severe water shortage by 2025, warns NDMA chief

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan is at risk of becoming the 15th most water-stressed country in the world by 2025 due to the growing impact of climate change, said NDMA Chairman Lieutenant General Inam Haider during a detailed briefing to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change. Committee members visited the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), […]

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3 d. ago Islamabad makes double helmet rule compulsory for all motorcycle riders

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has made it mandatory for both riders on a motorcycle to wear helmets, regardless of gender. The new rule applies equally to male and female passengers, aiming to improve road safety and reduce accident-related injuries. Chief Traffic Officer Zeeshan Haider announced that the rule will be strictly enforced after a […]

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3 d. ago World has failed to prevent atrocity crimes in Gaza & Kashmir: Pakistan

Pakistan has told the UN General Assembly that the ‘Responsibility to Protect’, once heralded as a global commitment that aims to prevent and respond to atrocity crimes, including genocide, has been “rendered meaningless” by selective application, double standards, and politicization. “Gaza, Kashmir, and countless other situations bear witness to its moral bankruptcy — and to […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan’s extreme rain and floods kill 64 in one week, warns govt

Heavy downpours and flash floods have killed 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan over the past week, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported. The latest deaths underscore the growing severity of climate-driven weather events. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw the worst impact, with 23 lives lost, including 10 children. In the Swat Valley, 14 people […]

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4 d. ago Pakistan joins fossil fuel treaty, faces scrutiny over coal and gas projects

In a bold move, Pakistan has become the first South Asian country to join the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT), aligning itself with climate-vulnerable nations advocating for a global shift away from coal, oil, and gas. The treaty aims to stop the expansion of fossil fuels and help countries transition through financial aid and international […]

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4 d. ago Musadik pushes for green financing at International Forum in Spain

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, underscored the urgent need to scale up green financing

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4 d. ago IWMI for solar irrigation to protect Balochistan’s water resources

ISLAMABAD – With groundwater levels of Balochistan declining and aquifers facing increasing stress, stakeholders have called for adopting clean energy

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4 d. ago Civilian dead, two terrorists killed as Mastung govt offices comes under attack

Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind confirmed that a 16-year-old boy lost his life in a terrorist attack in Mastung district, while two India-backed terrorists were gunned down during a counter-operation carried out by security forces. According to Rind, the attackers targeted key government installations including the tehsil office, a local bank, and other administrative buildings. […]

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