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World Water Day 2024: Water Scarcity in Pakistan Is a Gendered Issue

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Water scarcity is a deeply gendered issue that disproportionately burdens women, particularly in regions like Pakistan. Over a year ago, Pakistan made global headlines as catastrophic flooding tore through the country, resulting in displacing over 33 million people and unimaginable damage. After flooding destroyed villages and critical infrastructure, millions now face either unsafe drinking water or live in severely water-scarce regions. The climate change-induced water insecurity has led to other social crises that often go unnoticed. It has heightened the vulnerability of women to gender-based violence as they strive to…

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Pakistan loses $4bn annually due to climate change, says TIP report

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Pakistan loses $4bn annually due to climate change, says TIP report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan annually loses $4 billion due to climate change-induced events, says a report released by Transparency International Pakistan (TIP). The TIP on Thursday released its report “Financing Climate Action: Enhancing Effectiveness and Transparency in Pakistan’s Climate Governance Frameworks”. According to a TIP press release, the report is an assessment of existing frameworks driving climate governance in Pakistan with an aim to identify areas of improvement and implementation gaps, specifically focusing on transparency, inclusiveness and effectiveness of the country’s…

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Eyebrows raised over massive tariff hike sought by gas firms

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Officials termed the projections in the petitions as highly exaggerated that need to be rationalized ISLAMABAD: The new government functionaries have raised eyebrows over petitions of gas companies submitted to Ogra, seeking up to 380 percent hike in gas tariff for the next financial year 2024-25 applicable from July 1, 2024. Officials termed the projections in the petitions as highly exaggerated that need to be rationalized. According to well-placed official sources in the Energy Ministry, Sui Southern has asked for an increase in gas price by Rs274.4 per MMBTU, but…

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Power, gas theft: FIA asked to launch ‘massive’ crackdown

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ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to launch a massive crackdown across the country on electricity and gas thieves.The interior minister after presiding over a meeting tweeted that there will be no discrimination during the campaign. “All responsible will be put behind bars”, he said, adding that this proactive initiative aims to curb the rampant theft of essential utilities, ensuring fair distribution and access for all citizens.Meanwhile, the minister also issued directions to the FIA to take action against human smuggling.The FIA officials…

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MYT components and other adjustments: Six Discos seek Rs5 raise in tariff

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ISLAMABAD: Six power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought increase in tariff of about Rs5 to recover about Rs750 billion, from their consumers for the year 2024-25 under indexation of Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) components and other adjustments.According to the petitions, filed with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has submitted revenue requirement of Rs236.945 billion, Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO), Rs376.204 billion at tariff rate of Rs3.31 per unit, Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), Rs160.823 billion, Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO), Rs92.079 billion, Sukkur…

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