Day: February 8, 2025

PM Shehbaz Vows Further Reduction in Power Tariffs

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assured that electricity tariffs will be further reduced for both domestic consumers and industries as part of ongoing reforms in the power sector. Chairing a review meeting on the energy sector, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over the progress of power sector reforms, stating that they are yielding positive results. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring affordable and environmentally friendly electricity for the masses. Key Measures & ProgressRenegotiation with IPPs: Revising agreements with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has contributed to the national economy…

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Zunaira Baloch Appointed UNICEF Youth Climate Advocate

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ISLAMABAD: UNICEF has appointed Zunaira Qayyum Baloch, a 14-year-old climate activist from Hub, Balochistan, as its Youth Advocate for Climate Action and Girls’ Empowerment in Pakistan. Zunaira, a passionate advocate for climate action and child rights, has represented Pakistan’s youth on national and global platforms, including COP29. The announcement was made at the Dawn Media Breathe Pakistan Climate Conference, highlighting UNICEF’s commitment to empowering young voices. “I am honoured to join UNICEF Pakistan as a Youth Advocate to champion children’s rights and well-being. Meaningful change starts with listening to children…

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Aman-25 Maritime Drills Begin, Strengthening Regional Cooperation

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KARACHI: The ninth Multinational Maritime Exercise Aman-25 commenced on Friday with a grand flag-hoisting ceremony at the Pakistan Navy Dockyard, where flags of 60 participating nations fluttered against the scenic seafront. The biennial exercise, a symbol of global maritime collaboration since its inception in 2007, aims to foster a secure and stable maritime environment. A message from Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, read by Commodore Omar Farooq, emphasized Pakistan’s role as a key maritime stakeholder and the Regional Maritime Security Patrols initiative. He also announced the introduction of…

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Ahsan Iqbal Proposes Global Environment Tax on Polluting Nations

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has urged the United Nations (UN) to impose a ‘global environment tax’ on countries responsible for excessive pollution. Speaking at the Breathe Pakistan International Conference on Friday, Iqbal suggested that funds generated from this tax should support nations disproportionately affected by climate change, particularly those in the Global South. He emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to environmental sustainability, citing the Uraan Pakistan initiative as a key step toward climate resilience. Punjab’s Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, addressing the conference via video link, stressed the…

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