PM Kakar calls for timely completion of work to unlock climate funds Says country needs to present its doable projects to attract climate finance Updated 04 Dec, 2023 10:27pm
World COP28’s UAE president says ‘we respect’ climate science DUBAI: The Emirati president of the UN’s COP28 talks said Monday he respects climate science, after a leaked video... Published 04 Dec, 2023 04:37pm
Business & Finance UAE banks pledge $200bn in green finance at COP28 climate talks DUBAI: Banks in the United Arab Emirates on Monday pledged to mobilise 1 trillion dirhams, or around $200 billion,... Published 04 Dec, 2023 03:28pm
World UAE signs deal with Bill Gates’ nuclear company on advanced reactors: COP28 DUBAI: Bill Gates’ advanced nuclear reactor company TerraPower LLC and the United Arab Emirates’ state owned nuclear... Published 04 Dec, 2023 11:56am
Pakistan ChildLife Foundation gets recognition at COP28 KARACHI: ChildLife Foundation has achieved recognition by becoming one of the three finalists in health category at... Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am
World COP28 delegates urge greater action on climate-linked health risks DUBAI: Physicians, activists and country representatives at this year’s COP28 UN climate summit in Dubai have... Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am
Pakistan Minister meets Bill Gates ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on Sunday met with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation... Published 04 Dec, 2023 05:35am
Print PM explains Pakistan’s climate challenge: It’s ‘primarily a water challenge’, needing attention Says climate challenge needs immediate action Updated 04 Dec, 2023 10:00am
Pakistan Pakistan’s stance on climate finance for developing countries acknowledged in COP28: PM Kakar Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that Pakistan has been a strong voice and a proactive advocate... Updated 03 Dec, 2023 09:39pm
World Top development banks at COP28 vow to up climate game, quiet on fossil fuels DUBAI: Ten of the world’s top development banks pledged to step up their climate efforts at the COP28 summit, yet... Updated 03 Dec, 2023 10:47pm
World How climate change is making the world sick DUBAI: Heat stress. Lung damage from wildfire smoke. The spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes into new regions as... Updated 03 Dec, 2023 08:30pm
World 50 oil and gas companies pledge to cut operational emissions DUBAI: Fifty oil and gas companies representing 40 percent of global production pledged to decarbonise their... Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am
Pakistan PM, Bill Gates discuss polio eradication efforts Prime minister apprises Gates of the ongoing polio vaccination drive in Pakistan Updated 03 Dec, 2023 09:13am
Business & Finance ‘Pakistan needs to attract FDI’ KARACHI: On the one hand Pakistan continues to face a very high fiscal deficit and on the other hand Pakistan’s... Published 03 Dec, 2023 02:59am
Life & Style ‘Most harmful industry on planet’: Designer Stella McCartney advocates sustainability at COP28 Fashion designer and climate activist Stella McCartney, who is in Dubai for COP28, spoke about sustainable fashion... Published 02 Dec, 2023 11:39pm
World 117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels: COP28 DUBAI: Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.‘s COP28... Updated 02 Dec, 2023 06:59pm
World US pledges $3 billion to green climate fund at COP28 DUBAI: Vice President Kamala Harris told the UN’s COP28 conference on Saturday that the United States will... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:10pm
Pakistan COP28 should deliver with actions, says caretaker PM Kakar Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said Pakistan expects “COP28 to deliver with actions not... Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:02pm
Pakistan Caretaker PM urges developed world to rectify shortfalls in Paris Agreement commitments Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday urged the developed countries “to urgently rectify... Published 02 Dec, 2023 02:23pm
World Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28 to push out fossil fuels DUBAI: Governments lined up a slew of energy announcements on Saturday at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, where... Published 02 Dec, 2023 02:04pm
Pakistan IMF chief praises Pakistani authorities for maintaining economic stability IMF chief's comments come after meeting with caretaker PM on sidelines of COP28 Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:05pm
World On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies invest $450 million to help tackle methane DUBAI: Nearly a dozen deep-pocketed philanthropies announced on Saturday they will invest $450 million over the next... Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:30am
Supplements 52nd National Day United Arab Emirates: Message from Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE TEXT: On the auspicious occasion of 52nd National Day of the United Arab Emirates, I extend my profound ... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
Supplements 52nd National Day United Arab Emirates: Message from H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi, Ambassador of the UAE to Pakistan TEXT: On December 2 of each year, the UAE commemorates its National Day and the anniversary of the establishment of... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
World World Bank, UAE lead climate financing boost at COP28 DUBAI: Governments, development banks and companies announced on Friday initiatives to mobilise billions in climate... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
World UN chief, COP28 president clash over future of fossil fuels DUBAI: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders at the COP28 climate summit to plan for a future... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
Pakistan ACCA, IFAC, PwC releases new report LAHORE: As world leaders gather for COP28, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Accountants), IFAC (the International... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
Pakistan PM joins world leaders to discuss climate actions DUBAI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Friday held informal interactions with multiple world ... Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:09am
Print Climate plans: Over 130 nations agree to include food, agriculture DUBAI: More than 130 countries agreed to prioritise food and agriculture in their national climate plans at COP28 in... Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:51pm
Print Transport for visiting ministers: Embassy in UAE seeks more funds ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Embassy in United Arab Emirates (UAE) is said to have asked Ministry of Finance, and Power and... Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:35am