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New proposals published on COP29 climate finance target

BAKU: The United Nations climate body on Thursday published a fresh set of options for the COP29 summit’s primary...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 12:06pm

Pakistan

CBD Punjab showcases sustainable vision at COP29

LAHORE: The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) presented its innovative, eco-friendly...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am

World

Wealthy nations pledge ‘no new coal’

BAKU: Twenty-five countries at the COP29 climate summit Wednesday pledged not to build any new unabated coal-power...

Published 21 Nov, 2024 05:51am

Markets

OPEC Secretary General tells COP29 oil is a gift from God

BAKU: OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais on Wednesday told the COP29 climate summit in Baku that crude oil and...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 10:02pm

Pakistan

Ruda unfolds concept of eco-revitalisation of Ravi

LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda), under the ambit of the Punjab government, unfolded the complete...

Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am

World

Russian invasion toll on environment $71 billion, Ukraine says

BAKU: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused $71 billion in environmental damage and led to a surge in greenhouse...

Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:27pm

Pakistan

Murad showcases SPHF programme initiatives at COP29

KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah, showcased the remarkable achievements of the Sindh People’s...

Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am

Editorials

‘Masterclass in climate destruction’

EDITORIAL: We’ve long since come to the point where you don’t really need high profile glitzy events like COP29...

Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:54am

World

All eyes on G20 for breakthrough as COP29 climate talks stall

BAKU: Negotiations were deadlocked Saturday at the midway point of the UN climate summit, with hopes pinned on G20...

Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am

Pakistan

NDMA Chief discusses crucial issues related to climate challenges with Jin at COP29

BAKU: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, on Saturday discussed ...

Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:10am

Country unveils first National Carbon Market Policy

BAKU: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has said that Pakistan is now actively...

Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:37am

Battle against climate change: CM highlights role of children, youth

BAKU: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah stated that children and youth are not only the most vulnerable to...

Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:38am

World

UN climate chief urges G20 action to untangle COP29 talks

BAKU: The UN’s climate chief urged G20 nations on Saturday to push COP29 negotiations toward a deal to raise money...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 12:46pm

Pakistan

SPHF completes construction of 0.3m houses

KARACHI: The Sindh People’s Housing Foundation has completed the construction of more than 300,000 houses, the...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am

Editorials

Confronting climate change at Baku

EDITORIAL: At the ongoing 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am

World

Fragile countries make $20bn climate finance push at COP29

BAKU: A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a...

Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s climate challenges: OICCI highlights critical role of private sector at COP29

KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) underscored the essential role of...

Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:34am

Pakistan

‘Pakistan contributes less than 0.5pc to global emissions’

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar emphasised...

Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am

Business & Finance

Tax crypto and plastic to pay for climate, development, leaders urge

BAKU: Plastics and cryptocurrencies could be taxed like flying and fossil fuels to plug the gap in climate finance...

Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am

World

Development bank financing pledge gives summit early boost

BAKU: COP29 negotiators welcomed a pledge by major development banks to lift funding to poor and middle-income...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:45am

Pakistan

Climate change: Previous financial pledges yet to materialise: PM

BAKU: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday sensitizing the global community on the risks posed by climate...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:33am

World

Stark warning on emissions as leaders divided

BAKU: Global leaders offered competing visions on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks on Wednesday as a new...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 06:30am

World

IMF urged to cash in on gold price to help poor countries hit by climate change

NAIROBI: The International Monetary Fund should sell 4% of its gold to help offer debt relief to low income...

Published 13 Nov, 2024 07:16pm

World

Nuclear watchdog chief says room to manoeuvre on Iran ‘shrinking’

BAKU: The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog warned Tuesday that “the margins for manoeuvre are beginning...