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Pakistan Water Week 2024: Iqbal reiterates govt’s commitment to address water issues
Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal reiterated the government's commitment to addressing pressing water management and food security issues.
The minister expressed it while addressing an event of the…
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‘Pakistan most deserving country for climate grants ’: Justice Jawad
ISLAMABAD:Justice Jawad Hassan of the Lahore High Court in a high-level plenary titled ‘Legal Framework of Climate Finance’ at the 27th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) here on Monday said Pakistan was the most deserving country for…
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SDPI‘s flagship 27th Sustainable Development Conference highlighting fragility to resilience…
Islamabad: The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI)’s flagship 27th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC), scheduled for November 4-7, 2024, in Islamabad will host international experts from across the region and the world to…
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Lahore remains world’s most polluted city for second successive day
LAHORE :The capital of the Punjab province, Lahore, remained the most polluted city of the world for the second successive day on Sunday.
The average air quality index (AQI) in the city was recorded at 650 early morning as stubble…
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Citizens urged to prioritize health, take precautionary measures against smog
ISLAMABAD: Healthcare specialists Saturday cautioned Punjab inhabitants to adopt protective measures to mitigate the harmful effects of escalating smog levels, emphasizing the potential for noxious chemicals to exacerbate respiratory issues…
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India’s capital chokes in smog after firework ban flouted
NEW DELHI: India's capital New Delhi was wreathed in poisonous smog Friday, with air pollution worsening after a fireworks ban was widely flouted for raucous celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali.
New Delhi's…
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IRSA releases 118,400 cusecs water
ISLAMABAD:Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Saturday released 118,400 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 63,800 cusecs.
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1527.40…
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Lahore continues to choke as AQI surpasses highly hazardous 1,000 mark
LAHORE :Once known as the iconic city of gardens due to its lush green beauty and planned urban management, Lahore has ironically turned into the world’s most polluted city, a badge of disgrace this once organic city continues to hold for…
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IRSA releases 117,500 cusecs water
ISLAMABAD:Indus River System Authority (IRSA) on Friday released 117,500 cusecs water from various rim stations with inflow of 63,900 cusecs.
According to the data released by IRSA, water level in River Indus at Tarbela Dam was 1528.30…
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LHC orders demolition of smoke-belching factories amid green lockdown in Lahore
LAHORE : The Lahore High Court on Thursday ordered demolition of smoke-emitting factories.
Justice Shahid Karim issued the order in a written verdict on the petition of Haroon Farooq and others.
The court also ordered stringent action…
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