ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Denmark, Jakob Linulf on Thursday said carbon markets are a new opportunity for Pakistan to improve its economic situation and reduce carbon emissions for a green development through sustainable and environment friendly practices. He was addressing to the one-day capacity building workshop for journalists on Climate-Smart Reporting: Carbon Market and Equitable Development jointly organized by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and the Embassy of Denmark. Ambassador Jakob Linulf said climate change was casting adverse impacts on the globe and it was equally important for Pakistan and…
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NFEH seminar on enrolling out-of-school children in Pakistan & CSR Award ceremony
Call to use 2,50,000 mosques in Pakistan in daytime as special literacy centres to impart primary schooling Karachi: Over 2,50,000 mosques in the country should be used during the day hours as special literacy centres to impart primary-level school education as part of the accelerated drive to educate a record 26.2 million out-of-school children in Pakistan.Former Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmed, put forth this suggestion while speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on effective steps to enrol out-of-school children in Pakistan organised by the National…
Read MorePetrol price slashed by Rs5.45 per litre for next fortnight
The petrol price in Pakistan has been slashed by Rs5.45 per litre from Rs293.94 to Rs288.49 for the next fortnight in line with the recommendations of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra). The new fuel prices will be effective from this midnight (May 1), according to an official notification issued by the Finance Division on Tuesday. As per the notification, the price of diesel has also been cut by Rs8.42 per litre to Rs281.96 per litre. The prices of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel (HSD) for the next…
Read MoreTelenor Pakistan organises supply chain dialogue: stresses the need for sustainable initiatives
slamabad, 30 April 2024: Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with its local and international partners, hosted a dialogue on tackling pressing challenges and emerging opportunities facing the supply chain industry, promoting sustainable practices for long-term resilience.
Read MoreGoodWe Establishes Dedicated Department to Strengthen ESG Governance and Drive Long-Term Sustainability Initiatives
GoodWe, a leading global company in renewable energy industry, has announced the launch of Sustainable Development Research Institute, a team dedicated to advancing the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance and practices. Established in late 2023, the institute is tasked with formulating mid- to long-term sustainable development plans. It will play a role in promoting the effective implementation of sustainable decisions within the organization, better identifying, assessing, responding to, and continually managing ESG risks. This latest move is the next step in GoodWe’s accelerated focus on sustainability, which Daniel…
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