Australia’s new climate promise meets mining reality
Flood, fire and drought-battered Australia is trying to clean up its act on climate promise, but dependence on fossil fuel riches could stymie the national makeover. Centre-left Prime Minister Anthony…
No power supply to markets for three hours after 7pm
The federal government has decided to suspend power supply to commercial feeders after 7pm for three hours to lessen electricity shortfall in the country amid strict opposition from traders, local…
International Space Agencies mark 50 years of collaboration on meteorological satellites
A global consortium of major space agencies is celebrating 50 years of collaboration in the provision of meteorological satellites vital for weather forecasts, life-saving early warning services and – increasingly…
1,360 social media influencers recruited in KP
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has recruited around 1,360 social media influencers (SMIs). The newly recruited SMIs will counter fake news and negative propaganda against the PTI-led provincial government. They will…
Climate change: Bonn talks end in acrimony over compensation
Two weeks of climate talks in Germany have ended in acrimony between rich and poor countries over cash for climate damage. Developing countries say they are reeling from climate change…
Nepal to move Everest base camp from melting glacier
Nepal is preparing to move its Everest base camp because global warming and human activity are making it unsafe. The camp, used by up to 1,500 people in the spring…
China-developed COVID-19 mRNA vaccine as booster safe, immunogenic in clinical trial
A China-developed mRNA COVID-19 vaccine as a third booster dose has been shown in human trials to be safe and able to induce an immune response against the Omicron variant.…
Foodpanda unveils ‘Pau-Pau’ as new brand ambassador to better connect with users across Asia
Foodpanda, the pioneering food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, has unveiled “Pau-Pau” as new brand ambassador to better connect with millions of users across Asia by bringing a fresh…
People living in South Asia could lose about five years of life expectancy to air pollution
People living in South Asia could lose about five years of their lives on average unless air quality improves to WHO-prescribed levels, according to a new assessment. Released Tuesday by…
Dawlance completes 10,000 tree plantation as a sustainability project
Dawlance is the technology-leading enterprise in Pakistan’s home-appliances industry, which recently hosted a vibrant ceremony to celebrate the successful completion of its 10,000 Tree-Plantation project. Dawlance has the vision to…
Polio re-emergence has made Pakistan more determined to fight virus till end: Patel
The fifth meeting of the Regional Subcommittee on Polio Eradication pakistan and Outbreaks was convened on Tuesday by WHO’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari. Addressing the…
Sindh to plant palm trees over 1,000 acres in Thatta
Sindh Coastal Development Authority (CDA) on Thursday decided on plantation of Palm trees over 1000 acres of land in Thatta district. A meeting of the Coastal Development Authority, chaired by…