14 h. ago Experts urge unified action on water, food and climate crises

Experts at the Pakistan Water Week 2025 conference warned that Pakistan cannot achieve sustainable resilience unless water, food, and climate challenges are addressed through a single, integrated policy framework. They stressed that tackling these issues separately weakens national preparedness and called for stronger collaboration among governments, scientists, and communities. The event, themed “From Scarcity to […]

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17 h. ago Experts warn Pakistan’s resilience at risk without unified water, food and climate action

ISLAMABAD – Experts have warned that Pakistan cannot achieve real resilience unless water, food, and climate are tackled collectively rather than as separate sectors. They shared these views during the opening session of Pakistan Water Week 2025, which began in Islamabad on Tuesday. Themed “From Scarcity to Sustainability: Collaborative Pathways for Water, Food, and Climate […]

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4 d. ago UNDP, Punjab govt collaborate with academia to climate resilience

Punjab, with a population exceeding 125 million and over 150 cities and towns, faces a critical stage in its urban and environmental development. Rapid, unplanned urban growth has amplified environmental damage, worsened air quality, depleted groundwater reserves, and increased vulnerability to climate shocks. According to the World Bank’s Poverty, Equity, and Resilience Assessment (2025), Pakistan’s […]

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7 d. ago PM Shehbaz urges Global North–South synergy for climate resilience, shared prosperity

Calls for technology transfer, resource sharing to uplift developing nations, warning loans alone can’t rebuild climate-battered economies Highlights Pakistan’s reforms, youth empowerment, and digital transformation, stresses unity of humanity in tackling global inequality and climate crisis Lauds Saudi Crown Prince’s vision at FII-9 for sustainable development, seeks global dialogue on responsible use of AI RIYADH: […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan, Saudi Arabia ‘unfurl landmark ECF’ to deepen trade, investment, and strategic ties

Framework signals new era of economic partnership between Islamabad and Riyadh Initiative focuses on key sectors—energy, IT, mining, tourism, agriculture, and food security High-impact joint projects under study, including electricity interconnection and energy cooperation Information Minister Tarar hails move as ‘historic milestone’ in Pak-Saudi relations PM Shehbaz underscores reforms, digitization, and climate resilience at FII9 […]

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8 d. ago KP Governor urges PM to lift ‘unconstitutional’ wheat supply curbs

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has written a letter to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, urging him to immediately lift what he termed “unconstitutional restrictions” on the inter-provincial supply of wheat to the province. In his letter to the PM, Governor Kundi stated that the curbs imposed on wheat movement are contrary […]

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1 week ago Shehbaz urges Qatar to expand investment under SIFC framework

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called on Qatari investors to take advantage of Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), describing it as a key gateway for expanding trade and investment between the two nations. During a meeting in Islamabad with Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al […]

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1 week ago PM invites Polish investment in energy, mining, IT sectors to deepen bilateral cooperation

Premier Shehbaz urges Polish firms to explore Pakistan’s investment potential under open-market reforms PM, Polish DPM Sikorski discuss trade, energy, defence, education, and labour cooperation Premier reaffirms Pakistan’s stance for peaceful resolution of global conflicts, including Ukraine and Gaza Polish FM lauds Pakistan’s role in promoting regional peace, offers water-treatment expertise ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad […]

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2 w. ago PM’s aide says Punjab asked to facilitate Afridi–Imran meeting ‘as soon as possible’

SAPM Huzaifa Rehman says PM Shehbaz urged provincial authorities arrange meeting to help form KP cabinet KP CM petitions IHC, writes to CJP and PM over denial of access to PTI founder ISLAMABAD: The federal government has asked the Punjab administration to facilitate a meeting between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf […]

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2 w. ago Bureaucratic delays hindering Pakistan’s climate resilience efforts

Pakistan’s ability to combat the worsening climate and water crises is being undermined by bureaucratic red tape and sluggish disbursement of international climate funds, according to Prime Minister’s Advisor Dr Syed Tauqir Hussain Shah. Speaking at the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Rome Water Dialogue, Dr Shah warned that Pakistan, one of the world’s most […]

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2 w. ago Malaysia offers to mediate as PM Shehbaz, Anwar discuss Pakistan

PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to peace, stability in Afghanistan Urges Kabul to dismantle terror networks on Afghan soil Both leaders review Gaza Peace Agreement, stressing humanitarian access and agreeing to deepen ASEAN-linked economic cooperation ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Saturday spoke by phone with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and expressed deep concern […]

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2 w. ago PM Shehbaz condemns Taliban attacks, calls urgent cabinet meeting

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed serious concern over recent provocations by Afghan Taliban, Fitnah al-Hindustan, and Fitnah al-Khawarij along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. He praised Pakistan’s security forces for successfully repelling attacks, particularly in Kurram sector. The Prime Minister emphasized that Pakistan’s territorial integrity will be fully defended against any aggression. He condemned the use […]

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3 w. ago IMF Agreement Reached with Pakistan on Loan and Climate Facility Reviews

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level IMF agreement to review key financial programs. The agreement covers the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the $1.1 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). It aims to support Pakistan’s economic stability and climate resilience. According to an IMF statement, the agreement follows […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan, China launch RMB 5 billion smart water partnership

Pakistan and China have joined hands to modernize Pakistan’s outdated water management systems through a major RMB 5 billion collaboration aimed at improving irrigation efficiency and climate resilience. The new initiative focuses on digital monitoring, smart irrigation, and flood control technologies to strengthen Pakistan’s agricultural foundation and protect vulnerable regions from climate-related disasters. Under the […]

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4 w. ago President Zardari stresses national unity for disaster preparedness

President Asif Ali Zardari has called for a united and whole-of-society approach to disaster preparedness and climate resilience across Pakistan on the occasion of National Resilience Day. Marking the 20th anniversary of the 2005 earthquake, the president emphasized the need for stronger coordination among all sectors to confront the growing threats posed by climate change […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan modernises flood warning system to boost climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a major initiative to upgrade its early flood warning and weather forecasting systems under the World Bank-funded Integrated Flood Resilience Adaptation Project (IFRAP). The initiative, titled Modernisation of Hydromet Services of Pakistan (MHSP), aims to strengthen the country’s ability to predict extreme weather events and manage disaster risks more effectively. The […]

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