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Public Health Implications of Open Waste Burning

Kanwal Munir — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:31:18 +0000

Open Waste Burning ISLAMABAD: Open burning of municipal, agricultural and industrial waste in Pakistan poses a severe threat to air quality and public health. Hazardous emissions, including particulate-matter, dioxins, and Volatile Organic Compounds, contribute to smog, leading to respiratory issues and cardiovascular problems. With 48.5 million tons of annual municipal waste, cities like Islamabad face […]

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CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN PAKISTAN – THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF WASTE TO RESOURCE

Kanwal Munir — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:37:02 +0000

CIRCULAR ECONOMY ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Urbanism (IoU) in collaboration with Heinrich Boll Stiftung (hbs) presented a panel titled ‘Circular Economy in Pakistan – The Untapped Potential of Waste to Resource’ at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute’s 26th annual Sustainable Development Conference (SDC). The panel delved into the challenges and opportunities surrounding waste management in […]

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Beijing Olympics: Pakistan Wants Loans, Not Medals

Aimen Bukhari — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:05:30 +0000

While the Pakistani group was not officially on a bilateral visit, they utilised it to address important subjects of mutual interest, such as the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

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Brief: 27-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:39:05 +0000

Govt considering opening PM’s promised varsity in G-5 The government is considering operationalizing a university in the Sir Syed Memorial Building in G-5 instead of the Prime Minister’s House as a stop-gap arrangement to honor the promise made by Prime Minister Imran Khan in his inaugural speech. Hamza negates Maryam’s stance on extension voting Giving […]

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Brief: 24-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:12:34 +0000

Misuse of Nawaz’s CNIC: FIA, Lahore police lodge cases against 2 for fake entry of Covid vaccination The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has lodged a case against two employees of Lahore’s Kot Khawaja Saeed Hospital for making “fake entry” of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s Covid-19 vaccination. Sindh cabinet allows KMC to sign MoU with […]

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Brief: 23-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:04:50 +0000

Ban on TikTok won’t be lifted until ‘unlawful’ content removed: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) informed the Peshawar High Court on Wednesday that it won’t lift the ban on TikTok until unlawful contents were removed from the popular video-sharing mobile app and a mechanism for ‘proactive content moderation’ was introduced in the country by […]

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Brief: 22-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:16:01 +0000

NCOC lifts additional restrictions in 6 districts of Punjab, KP As the cases of Covid-19 continue to decrease across the country, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday decided to lift additional restrictions in six districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. National Assembly witnesses war of words between Shehbaz, ministers The National Assembly […]

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Brief: 21-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 09:46:59 +0000

Tabish Gauhar resigns as SAPM on power, petroleum Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Power and Petroleum Tabish Gauhar announced on Tuesday that he had resigned from the post, almost a year after his appointment. PM Imran highlights Pakistan’s vulnerabilities at climate moot Prime Minister Imran Khan highlighted Pakistan’s extreme vulnerability to climate […]

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Brief: 15-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 06:48:57 +0000

First of 2 Airbus A320s acquired by PIA arrives in Islamabad One of the two Airbus A320 aircraft the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had acquired on dry lease from the Bank of Utah, the US, landed at Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday morning. KP govt backs recognition of Taliban rule in Afghanistan The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa […]

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Brief: 14-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:50:20 +0000

Pakistan reports less than 3,000 cases after 50 days While the country reported less than 3,000 Covid-19 cases after a gap of 50 days, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr. Faisal Sultan on Monday claimed that Pakistan was performing well in terms of vaccination. Results of Karachi cantonment polls boost morale of […]

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Brief: 13-09-2021

Gohar Imdad — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:32:30 +0000

Fireworks likely during Alvi’s address to joint session As President Dr. Arif Alvi is due to address a joint sitting of parliament on Monday marking the fourth parliamentary year of the National Assembly, opposition parties have threatened to boycott the session and stage protests in and outside the parliament house. Moonis meets Bilawal ahead of […]

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Brief: 31-08-2021

Gohar Imdad — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 07:03:21 +0000

President Alvi to address parliament on Sept 13 President Dr Arif Alvi will address a joint sitting of parliament on Sept 13 which will formally mark the beginning of the fourth parliamentary year of the present National Assembly. Elective surgeries suspended at four teaching hospitals in Punjab Following the tremendous pressure of Covid cases, the […]

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