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PARIS/WASHINGTON: The year 2025 was the third hottest on record, extending an unprecedented streak of extreme global heat, with scientists warning that the warming trend is set to continue into 2026, according to reports released Wednesday by US researchers and the European Union’s climate monitoring agency. Data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service and Berkeley Earth, a US-based non-profit research organisation, show that the last 11 years have been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 ranking as the hottest year and 2023 second. For the first time, average global…

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ISLAMABAD: Prices of all major petroleum products are expected to decline by up to Rs4.50 per litre for the next fortnight ending January 31, following a downward trend in international oil markets, informed sources said on Wednesday. Based on existing tax rates and preliminary calculations, the ex-depot price of petrol is likely to be reduced by around Rs4.50 per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) may see a cut of about Rs2.75 per litre. Final prices will be confirmed after approval by the federal government. Similarly, the ex-depot price of kerosene…

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• St. Saviour’s Church Sukkur, St. Thomas Cathedral Church Hyd to be restored• Sindh Climate Change Fund and Climate Change Board established• Rs30 million approved for the Karachi Literature Festival KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, approved a wide-ranging set of financial, administrative and policy decisions covering education, culture, security, agriculture, climate action, infrastructure and social protection, while directing all departments to ensure timely execution, transparency and measurable results. The meeting, held at CM House, was attended by provincial ministers, advisers, special assistants,…

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Press Release : January 13,2026 Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik is in Riyadh leading Pakistani delegation at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On the sidelines of the Forum, Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with H.E. Bandar Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the mining and minerals sector, exploring joint investment opportunities, and enhancing collaboration across the mineral value chain.The Saudi Minister…

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LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) provided 124,437 new electricity connections between July and December 2025, underscoring its ongoing efforts to enhance consumer access and service delivery. According to LESCO officials, the newly issued connections included 119,511 domestic, 4,224 commercial, 605 industrial and 92 tube-well connections. The figures reflect steady growth in demand across residential and business sectors within LESCO’s jurisdiction. In addition to conventional connections, LESCO also made significant progress in renewable energy integration. During the same period, 129,979 net metering connections were successfully installed, adding around 1,900…

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