The incentive in going green

Either hot or very cold, mostly in the extreme, the weather is hardly ever temperate. One’s neighbourhood is hit by water scarcity,...

Irsa estimates 31 percent water shortage during early Kharif season

ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has issued calls for the construction of two dams to counter the worsening water shortage which...

IRSA projects water shortage could impact Kharif crops this season

ISLAMABAD: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) issued a stark warning on Thursday that increased water shortage this season could jeopardize the...

Domestic gas, RLNG share in total power production rises to 43.17 percent

KARACHI: The share of eco-friendly gas and re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) in power generation has risen to 43.17 percent in February...

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics admits collecting incomplete, partial data

ISLAMABAD: In a surprising revelation, officials of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) admitted that the bureau was collecting incomplete or partial data...

CRE organises workshop on emerging issues, challenges, opportunities in rural economy

ISLAMABAD: The first workshop on the theme: “Emerging Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Rural Economy of Pakistan” was organised by the Centre...

Women participation in labour force 4.3pc, gender gap wider than before: World Bank

KARACHI: Institute of Business Management's (IoBM) Head of Economics, Shahida Wizarat, says women don’t face gender-based discrimination in effluent classes but the same...

IMF resident rep calls on Minister of State for Finance

ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed IMF Resident Representative to Pakistan, Maria Teresa Daban Sanchez called on the Minister of State for Finance Rana Muhammad Afzal here on...

ECNEC approves projects over Rs80 billion

ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) under the chair of Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has approved eight...

Chinese group to set up cheese processing factory in Pakistan

BEIJING: Joint Holdings Group Chairman Bai Shun called on the Consul General, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu on Monday at Pakistan’s Consulate General in...

OGRA advises OMCs to develop retail outlets in vicinity of supply point, depot

ISLAMABAD: Almost failed to make the licensed oil marketing companies (OMCs) comply with the clause stipulating construction of oil storages over past...

Karachi Fish Harbour to be redeveloped as per international standards: Sindh govt

KARACHI: The government of Sindh is keen to develop the Karachi Fish Harbour (KFH) as per international standards, and is willing to...

KPT misses environment, health, safety management system certification deadline again

LAHORE: Karachi Port Trust (KPT), used for almost 95 per cent of Pakistan’s international trade, has once again missed the deadline for...

Diesel generators major source of environmental pollution, say: Telcos

KARACHI: Various Pakistani telecom operators said they are being forced to invest in power generation to provide uninterrupted mobile services to millions of...

Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris International decides to quit selling cigarettes

KARACHI: Global tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PMI) announced its new year's resolution to give up cigarette. In an unusual move, the tobacco company...