Scientists claim they have identified cleanest air on Earth over the Southern Ocean

Researchers from the Colorado State University believe they have found the world’s cleanest air, located over the Southern Ocean, CNN reported. The team of researchers has said that the atmospheric region over the ocean — which surrounds Antarctica — has not been adversely impacted by human activity. As the quality of air continues to steadily deteriorate due to human activity, scientists and researchers struggle to find pockets across the Earth where the air is unaffected by people. Professor Sonia Kreidenweis and her team from Colorado State University identified one such…

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OGRA issues show cause notices to three OMC for not maintaining fuel stocks

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday issued show cause notices to three Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) for not maintaining the required stocks of fuel, which caused disturbance in smooth supply of petroleum products in the country. “Ogra has issued show cause notices to three OMC’s, where major dry outs have been reported.” authority spokesman Imran Ghaznavi said in a brief statement. He said Shell Pakistan Limited, Attock Petroleum Limited and Total Parco Pakistan Limited had been directed to submit a reply within 24 hours. On June…

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PAKISTAN WILL HAVE 200,000 CORONAVIRUS CASES IN JULY: WHO WARNS

The World Health Organisation has warned Pakistan that the corona virus cases  will be increased to 200000 after June, if the government fails to take effective measures in the country. The Director General WHO, Doctor, Tedos Adhano, warned Pakistan about the upcoming wave of the covid-19 while he was addressing the virtual meeting at the launch of Pakistan National Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan.  This plan of strategy is is joint response of Pakistan and other UN partner countries to fight against coronavirus in the world. Currently, the number of…

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FPCCI CONDUCTING SURVEY TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS WITH THE ECONOMY AND TRADE DUE TO COVID-19 Mian Anjum Nisar- President FPCCI

Mian Anjum Nisar President FPCCI and Mr. Sheikh Sultan Rehman Vice President FPCCI seeking feedback from Trade and Industry to find problems emerged out due to COVID-19. The FPCCI is trying to identify ways so that it would be able to support the business community effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this connection, the FPCCI has designed a comprehensive Survey Form which has been sent to trade and industry in order to get the insights on ground realities and issues that badly affected economic growth and trade of Pakistan. The…

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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy

The world is making progress towards Goal 7, with encouraging signs that energy is becoming more sustainable and widely available. Access to electricity in poorer countries has begun to accelerate, energy efficiency continues to improve, and renewable energy is making impressive gains in the electricity sector.  Nevertheless, more focused attention is needed to improve access to clean and safe cooking fuels and technologies for 3 billion people, to expand the use of renewable energy beyond the electricity sector, and to increase electrification in sub-Saharan Africa. The Energy Progress Report provides global dashboard to…

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