Sri Lankan envoy for economic integration on July 8, 2024In the evolving landscape of South Asian diplomacy, Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Admiral (R) Ravindra C Wijegunaratne has stressed for collaborative efforts to address regional challenges and foster economic integration. The envoy, in an exclusive interview with APP, offering a compelling vision for the future of Sri Lanka-Pakistan relations, underscored a partnership poised […]
Pakistan: Bearing fury of climate changea on July 8, 2024Continuously rising temperature, floods and droughts have pushed Pakistan among the top vulnerable countries hit by climate change with the phenomenon having serious impacts on its economy, habitat and agriculture sector. Smothering summers with extreme humidity and unbearable temperature result in heat strokes and other diseases and thereon causing unprecedented precipitation most often resulting in […]
Margalla Hills eateries closure wins conservationists’, social activists’ support on June 17, 2024In a watershed moment for environmental conservation, the Supreme Court’s decision to close eateries in the vicinity of Margalla Hills National Park has been hailed by diverse segments of society. This move, aimed at safeguarding natural habitats and biodiversity, stands as a resolute step towards securing the future for generations to come. Hammad Naqi Khan, […]
From trash to treasure: Recycling of unmanaged solid waste urged on April 22, 2024The unmanaged solid waste generation of the rapidly populated federal capital has sought attention of the authorities concerned to turn the trash into treasure by scientific management system and recycling endeavors. The capital inhabiting around 2.6 million people generates some 1,535 tonnes of solid waste per day whereas the civic agency is only able to […]
IWMB offers sanctuary to leopard cubs on February 28, 2024ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has received two cubs of Common Asian Leopard, rescued from the poachers by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Wildlife from the scenic Jabri town of Haripur District. Chairperson, IWMB, Rina Saeed Khan during a news conference informed the media that since Leopard mating season starts in February, the citing […]