UN Says 2025 Could Rank Among the Hottest Years Ever Recorded

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The United Nations has cautioned that 2025 is set to become one of the hottest years in recorded history, marking another troubling milestone in the…

Pakistan, Germany Seal €114m Development Deal

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 4 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan and Germany on Wednesday wrapped up their bilateral negotiations on development cooperation in Islamabad, with Berlin announcing a new financial and technical commitment worth…

Pakistan Could Earn Over $2 Billion Annually Via Carbon Trading

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Pakistan could generate up to $2.25 billion each year by selling 10–15% of its greenhouse gas emissions as verified carbon credits on global markets. The…

Pakistan’s Wealthiest 10pc Hold 42pc of National Income

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 1 month ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 4 min read

A new Oxfam assessment has revealed that in Pakistan, the richest 10 per cent hold 42pc of the national income, a share lower than many…

Punjab Launches Pakistan’s First AI EcoBot for Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 2 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first AI EcoBot to enhance environmental monitoring and public engagement through artificial intelligence. The innovative digital assistant provides real-time…

Pakistan Mango Industry faces crisis amid climate change & water shortage

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

As Pakistan’s iconic mango season unfolds, farmers and food experts are urging the government to step up its support. With climate change and water scarcity…

Pakistan Climate Change Survey: 87% Support Urgent Action

By Manik Aftab ⏐ 5 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

A new Pakistan climate change survey conducted in partnership with LUMS and commissioned by the Global Methane Hub has revealed overwhelming support for stronger climate…

World Bank Approves $102M for Pakistan’s RAM Project to Boost Microfinance

By Tech Desk ⏐ 9 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved $102 million in financing for the Resilient and Accessible Microfinance (RAM) Project, aimed at expanding access…

Robotic Farm Equipment Plant to Be Set Up in Punjab

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

The chief minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, had a productive day in Beijing on Monday, addressing important projects to improve the healthcare, agriculture, and environmental…

Ignite Highlights Top 10 Greentech Startups For Cop29 Techhub

Ignite Highlights Top 10 GreenTech Startups for COP29 TechHub

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 3 min read

At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the top ten GreenTech startups will be showcased by the Ignite National Technology Fund. From 120 applicants, 40 were selected…

Punjab Govt Plans Artificial Rain To Combat Severe Smog In Lahore

Punjab Govt Plans Artificial Rain to Combat Severe Smog in Lahore

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has recently unveiled plans to initiate artificial rain in Lahore as a countermeasure against the severe smog plaguing the city. This initiative,…

Electric vehicles proposed for school transport in Pakistan

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Journeys to school might just get greener, as recommendations have been put forward by concerned authorities calling for the mobilization of electric vehicles to replace existing public transport…

IFC Partners with Pakistan’s Engro Corporation to Reduce Plastic Waste and Minimize Climate Impacts for a Mega Petrochemical Project

By Usman Aslam ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

To step up the fight against climate change in Pakistan, IFC is partnering with Engro Corporation to help reduce plastic waste, promote recycling, and boost…

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