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Lahore among cities with ‘extremely poor’ ozone levels: EU analysis

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PARIS: Lahore has been ranked among cities with “extremely poor” ozone levels, according to a new analysis by the European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), highlighting the growing link between climate change, extreme heat and air pollution. The analysis found that 34 per cent of the global population was exposed to “extremely poor” ozone air quality between January 1 and September 15, with ozone concentrations significantly exceeding World Health Organisation (WHO) exposure guidelines. Ground-level ozone forms when heat and sunlight react with pollutants released by vehicles, industries, wildfires and…

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Govt cuts petrol price by Re0.14, diesel by Rs1.89 per litre

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The federal government on Wednesday cut the price of petrol by Re0.14 per litre to Rs387.40 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.89 to Rs400.35 for Wednesday, October 1. Petrol went down from Rs387.54, while HSD price was reduced from Rs402.24 The Petroleum Division said the revised ex-depot prices were determined by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) under the petroleum pricing mechanism approved by the federal government. The revised prices will remain effective for October 1, 2026, under the federal government’s petroleum pricing mechanism. The Petroleum Division said the…

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Pakistan’s largest refiner says government directed ‘timely’ crude orders amid Gulf disruptions

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest oil refiner said on Wednesday the government had asked oil refineries to “timely” order crude stocks, amid disruptions in energy supplies through shipping routes in the Gulf. The statement came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center (UKMTO) said a crude oil tanker and two other vessels had each “been struck by an unknown projectile” in the Strait of Hormuz, which is at the center of the war between Iran and the United States. Around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas passed…

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FPCCI President Atif Ikram Sheikh Honored with Prestigious 9th Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award 2026

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Karachi: In a landmark achievement for the national business community, Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has been officially selected as the winner of the highly coveted 9th Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award 2026. This esteemed international accolade is awarded by the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) – recognizing outstanding leadership and significant contributions to regional commerce. It is pertinent to note that Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) nominated Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh for the…

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Dr. Shoab Ahmed Khan Unanimously Elected Chairman P@SHA for the tenure of 2026-28

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The Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) is pleased to announce the results of its Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections for the 2026-28 term. In a landmark election, Dr. Shoab Ahmed Khan was elected as Chairman of P@SHA with complete unanimity. Dr. Khan, a seasoned academic and a leading voice in Pakistan’s technology sector, brings to the role an exceptional blend of technical expertise and strategic vision. His unanimous election underscores a profound level of confidence in his ability to steer the association and the industry at large during a critical…

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