Minister of Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Solangi, has endorsed the strategy of increasing taxes on tobacco as a means of discouraging and reducing cigarette consumption in the country. “An increase in taxes on tobacco is necessary to deter its consumption,” Solangi said addressing a ceremony organized by Society for the Protection of the […]
American tycoon says donated $9 million for NUST inspired by COAS Asim Munir’s passion for IT
ISLAMABAD/HOUSTON: American-Pakistani businessman tycoon Tanweer Ahmed who has donated $9 million to Islamabad’s National University of Science & Technology (NUST), inspired by Army Chief General Asim Munir’s passion and vision for Pakistan’s IT sector. Houston-based businessman Tanweer Ahmed has donated $9 million to NUST to help students from poor backgrounds to gain access to quality […]
Henry Kissinger: a hero or war criminal?
History manifests that many nefarious and crafty people have killed millions of innocent people in the name of nationalism, ideology, and religion in the world. Within their own people, these ruthless and terrible individuals are revered as heroes. But as time passes, their actual evilness is revealed, and these heroes turn into villains in the […]
Pakistan Water Week 2023: Experts call for effective water management in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Secretary Ministry of Water Resources, Syed Ali Murtaza on Monday highlighted that water governance was a key issue and water management and agriculture practices need to be changed in Pakistan. Addressing an international conference in connection with ‘Pakistan Water Week 2023’ he said the event has brought together the experts for […]
Pakistan focusing on developing its economic heft; Masood Khan
Washington D.C.: “Pakistan is making efforts to building its economic heft by streamlining economy, improving trade and investment climate, plugging loopholes and becoming active part of intergovernmental trade organizations,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. “We are constructively engaged with IMF, World Bank and other international financial institutions but beyond band-aid solutions, we have […]
Blue Carbon expands Caribbean partnerships for Article 6 Explorations
In another momentous development at COP28 in Dubai, Blue Carbon, a UAE-based environmental solutions developer, has solidified its shared dedication to accelerating the achievement of the targets of the Paris Agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Saint Lucia. Together, they will explore, develop, and assess opportunities aligned with the […]
Blue Carbon, PNG Government unite for Paris agreement projects at COP28
Blue Carbon, partnering with the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), is actively engaged in projects aligning with the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. During COP28 in Dubai, Blue Carbon, a UAE-based environmental asset developer, and PNG marked a significant milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This reflects their dedication […]
Govt’s initiative to increase FED on cigarettes lauded
Health activists in Pakistan express their gratitude to the government for taking a crucial step in safeguarding both public health and the economy by raising the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes. In a press release shared by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), the health activists underscored the […]
Comoros, Blue Carbon join forces for environmental initiatives
Achieving another significant milestone, Blue Carbon, an environmental solutions developer based in the UAE, has formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Union of Comoros. This partnership highlights a mutual dedication to promoting initiatives for carbon credit origination, with a specific focus on environmentally sustainable strategies in the forestry sector and coastal ecosystems. […]
PIDE study calls to address fiscal challenges related to tobacco
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stands at a critical juncture, facing the pressing need to address both fiscal challenges and the escalating public health crisis associated with tobacco consumption, according to a study by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). The economic implications of the use of tobacco are staggering. The PIDE study underscores the gravity of […]