French Court Convicts TotalEnergies for ‘Greenwashing’ Over Misleading Climate Claims

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PARIS: In a landmark decision, a French court has convicted oil and gas giant TotalEnergies of engaging in “misleading commercial practices” by overstating its environmental commitments, marking the world’s first-ever court ruling against a major oil company for climate misinformation. The court found that TotalEnergies’ claims about achieving carbon neutrality by 2050—while simultaneously expanding its oil and gas production—had misled consumers. The company was ordered to remove several environmental claims from its French consumer website. While the court dismissed allegations related to the firm’s corporate communications and promotions of fossil…

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Pakistan and Qatar conclude Sixth Joint Ministerial Commission with major commitments in trade, transport, health, education, and technology

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ISLAMABAD, October 2025: Pakistan and Qatar have signed a landmark protocol committing $3 billion in Qatari investment in Pakistan, marking a new chapter in bilateral economic cooperation. The agreement was formalized during the Sixth Session of the Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation, which concluded on Thursday. The protocol was signed by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Qatar’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani, reaffirming the resolve of both nations to deepen collaboration across multiple…

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High-Achieving Pakistani Students Visit Turkish Ministry of National Education, Strengthening Educational and Cultural Ties

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ANKARA, October 2025: A delegation of high-achieving Pakistani students currently visiting Turkiye under a special initiative of Prime Minister H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the Turkish Ministry of National Education in Ankara today. The visit aims to recognize outstanding academic performance while deepening educational and cultural collaboration between the two brotherly nations. The students were warmly received by H.E. Yusuf Tekin, Minister of National Education of Turkiye, who welcomed the delegation with great enthusiasm. In his address, Minister Tekin described the youth as the torchbearers of the exemplary Pakistan–Turkiye brotherhood,…

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ICSD and HKPAA Host APAC ESG Forum 2025, Driving Regional Collaboration for a Sustainable FutureExperts from Hong Kong, Korea, India, Singapore, and Indonesia highlight ESG’s growing influence on business and government across Asia-Pacific

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HONG KONG SAR – October 24, 2025: The International Chamber of Sustainable Development (ICSD) and the Hong Kong Public Administration Association (HKPAA) jointly convened the APAC ESG Forum 2025, titled “The Impacts of ESG on Business and Government: An Asia-Pacific Perspective,” at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The landmark event coincided with ICSD’s 5th anniversary and HKPAA’s 35th anniversary, marking a milestone in their shared commitment to advancing sustainable governance and responsible business practices. Bringing together distinguished thought leaders from across the region, the forum explored how Environmental,…

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Major Power Tariff Reduction Announce for Industrial and Agricultural Sectors

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed at boosting economic growth and supporting key productive areas of the economy. In his video message, the minister revealed that the country currently has 7,000 megawatts of surplus electricity, and the government has decided to allocate this additional power to the industrial and agricultural sectors, which he described as the backbone of the national economy. He stated that the power tariff for additional units consumed…

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