Zaki Abbas

Pakistan aims to counter climate change with disaster risk finance

Subpar performance lowers country’s CCPI ranking. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 07:56am

Drafting new climate goals

The bone of contention is where the finance will come from, as the Global South demands money for the damage caused by the developed countries. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 12:39pm

Pakistan eyes carbon markets to plug climate finance gap

New policy to attract “green investments" launched; carbon credits garner criticism, seen as an attempt by wealthy nations. Updated 17 Nov, 2024 09:22am

Call for judicial coalition of ‘most vulnerable countries’ to push for climate finance

On COP29 sidelines, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah chairs panel discussion at Pakistan Pavilion. Updated 16 Nov, 2024 11:10am

Sporting keffiyehs, climate protesters at COP29 demand end to militarisation

Activists hold demos against "ecocide" in Palestine, controversial carbon markets. Updated 15 Nov, 2024 12:31pm

US will back South Asia climate diplomacy: White House official

National climate adviser to Biden admin says US is "100pc supportive" of partnership-based approaches. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 10:01am

Time running out to stop the melting in Hindu Kush, Himalaya

Hindu Kush Himalaya region may experience up to 80pc ice loss under high emissions scenario, a study released on COP29 sidelines says. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 09:22am

Only money will make the COPs go round

Experts say without finance climate action will be "just talk"; report seeks ban on fossil fuel ads. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 11:42am

‘Records broken, action delayed’ on health & climate change

Lancet report calls out govts, companies for ‘fuelling’ climate fire, fears these actions can reverse limited progress Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:37am

Amid global decline in internet freedom, Pakistan classified as ‘not free’

Pakistan scores 27 out of 100, joining China, Saudi Arabia, UAE in the "not free" category. Updated 18 Oct, 2024 08:59am

Google launches programme to combat misinformation

ISLAMABAD: The Google News Initiative in partnership with Tech Valley on Wednesday launched the ‘Digital ... Published 05 Sep, 2024 07:22am

Air pollution declines slightly but still the ‘biggest threat’

AQLI report notes pollution in South Asia dropped by 18pc in 2022 due to above-normal rainfall. Updated 28 Aug, 2024 08:24am

PM Shehbaz urged to intervene as sluggish internet bleeds economy

Telecom operators fear country may lose Rs12 billion annually if urgent measures not taken. Updated 23 Aug, 2024 11:55am

Islamabad seeks action on Frankfurt ‘vandalism’

Videos show intruders holding Afghan tri-colour removing Pakistani flag from mast outside consulate. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 11:32am

The surveillance system keeping tabs on millions

PTA-mandated Lawful Intercept Management System can retrieve data of any consumer, eavesdrop on voice calls and read SMSes. Updated 02 Jul, 2024 10:26am

Pakistan can cross border to hunt TTP: Defence Minister Asif

Khawaja Asif rejects possibility of dialogue with banned outfit, says parliamentary nod will be sought for fresh action. Updated 28 Jun, 2024 08:52am

Budget 2024-25: Power, defence and election expenses overshoot allocations

Thirty-eight govt depts "overspent" a total of Rs454.1bn; three dozen divisions reported combined "savings" of Rs446bn. Published 15 Jun, 2024 09:35am

BUDGET 2024-25: Power, defence and election expenses overshoot allocations

38 govt departments "overspent" a total of Rs454.1bn; three dozen divisions reported combined "savings" of Rs446bn. Updated 15 Jun, 2024 09:35am

PM picks Rana Sanaullah to steer talks on social media law

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee, headed by his aide Rana Sanaullah, for ... Published 21 May, 2024 07:03am

Drug policy needs to focus on ‘harm reduction’ for effective response: speakers

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference organised by the Justice Project of Pakistan urged the government to introduce a... Published 26 Apr, 2024 08:03am