In a world of higher electricity demand growth, clean electricity is stepping up to the challenge. Spearheaded by exponential solar expansion, clean power is set to grow faster than demand, marking the start of a permanent decline in fossil generation. 2024 both clarified and consolidated the shape of the global …
ISLAMABAD: Like in every other part of the world, the Pakistanis would be observing the “World Hepatitis Day” today (Monday) to promote awareness among the people about hepatitis C, its spread, prevention, and treatment.Maroof International Hospital’s Medicine and Gastroenterology professor Muzzaffar Lateef Gill, in an interview, highlighted the need to …
Pakistan's National Committee Members, expressing concern over the negative impact of the Zulfikarabad Project on Country's largest Mangroves forest pleaded for an adequate environmental impacts assessment of the project. The National Committee, comprising representatives from different civil society groups and activists working for protection of natural resources and environment here …
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan has successfully completed four out of five projects of Stage-I of HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP), which will keep the country in compliance with the current targets of Montreal Protocol that relates to the Ozone layer. These projects were funded by Multilateral Fund with UNIDO as implementing …
In a possible change of stance, India might finally relent on the World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) trade facilitation agreement (TFA), provided it gets an “assurance” from 160 member countries, especially the developed nations, that issues concerning food security would be addressed along with TFA. Meanwhile, the WTO General Council has …
In a reflection of the poor standard of living of Indians, the country’s ranking in the Human Development Index (HDI) remained unchanged at 135 in 2013, according to a United Nations Development Programme report. “India’s HDI value for 2013 is 0.586 which falls in the medium human development category positioning …
Sindh Zakat & Ushr Department and Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) have pledged financial assistance for the rehabilitation of Manchhar Lake and the fishermen who inhabit in the coastline. They pledge came following the Supreme Court's orders to make the water reservoir free from contamination and rehabilitate those affected by …
Pakistan and France Thursday agreed to explore possibilities for collaboration and strengthen bilateral trade in agriculture sector. The issue of bilateral trade relations came up to discussion during the meeting of Ambassador of France for Pakistan, Philippe Thiebaud with Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (NFSR), Sikandar Hayat …
Pakistan retained its last year's position at number 146 in the category of 'low development countries' in the UN Human Development Report (HDR) 2014 'Sustaining Human Progress: Reducing Vulnerabilities and Enhancing Resilience' released at the UN University Headquarters here on Thursday. The country's human development index (HDI), a measure derived …
ISLAMABAD: The much-hyped Nandipur Power Plant--inaugurated by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on May 31 this year-- generated electricity at the record cost of Rs42 per unit and was shut down after only five days of operation. This was revealed by representatives of the National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC) at …
Chairman LPG Distributors Association (DA) Irfan Khokhar and President of Rickshaw Union (RU) Mujeed Ghori on Wednesday demanded of Oil and Gas Authority (OGRA) to take back its decision to ban filling of public service vehicles with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). Addressing a press conference at Lahore Press Club along …
Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) headed by Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, has reportedly not cleared Gadani infrastructure project designed to establish 10 imported coal-fired project of 660 MW each until the cost is rationalised, well informed sources in Water and Power Ministry told Business Recorder. The project …
A memorandum of understanding was signed between Punjab government and a prominent Chinese company Zonergy here on Wednesday. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest on the occasion. Under the agreement, Chinese company will set up a 900 megawatt solar project at Quaid-e-Azam Solar Park which will be …
ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) delivered 31.084 billion units of hydel electricity to the National Grid during the fiscal year 2013-14 as compared to 29.560 billion units in 2012-13, registering an increase of 1.524 billion units. The increased hydel contribution was made possible due to efficient operation …
UMERKOT: Unrelenting drought-like conditions and delay in rains in Thar have caused deaths of four more newborn babies over the past 24 hours, raising the death toll of children to 57 during 45 days in Umerkot and Tharparkar districts. About 388 children died between March and May this year though …
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, has asked the Finance Department to release 1st installment of Rs 25 billion for the development work and directed the officers concerned to complete at least 405 ongoing development schemes during Financial Year 2014-15. The Chief Minister directed the officers to prefer …
ISLAMABAD: Experts believe that Pakistan’s efforts towards preventing climate change are insufficient, which can translate into grave challenges for the economy, development and even the national security of the country. Addressing a seminar organised by Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) on climate change and its various dimensions in a global …
KARACHI: Pakistan has registered accelerated decline in death rates from TB and malaria since 2000, when the Millennium Development Goals were established to stop the spread of these diseases by 2015. Although less pronounced, Malaria cases in Pakistan dropped to 2.9 percent annually between 2000 and 2013 while malaria mortality …
RAWALPINDI: New LED and energy savor lights would be install in Rawal Town and Rs 15 million has been approved for this project. According to reports, in view of power shortfall, the district administration has decided to remove the old streetlights installed in Rawal Town and new LED lights and …
MULTAN: Punjab would spend Rs558.87 million to increase the produce of vegetables and pulses in an attempt to raise food security and cut imports bill, an official said on Tuesday. In a meeting with progressive growers on Tuesday, Assistant Director Agriculture Information Naveed Asmat Kahlon said that Rs410.87m would be …
Lahore—Installation of 125 KW Solar Power Project at Wah Nobel Reon Energy Solutions has been completed. The inauguration of the project was held on July 14, 2014. Members of the higher management of both companies and senior officials attended the ceremony. The successful completion of the project bears testament to …
