LPG vessel “C Tomson” berthed at Gwadar International Terminals Limited (GITL) on 21 Sep 2021 at 1700 hrs, First Liquefied Petroleum Gas Terminal in Gwadar Al-Qasim LPG Gas Terminal has substantially increased the import at GITL which ultimately created, generate greater economic activity in Gwadar, which would in turn benefit the local population through the creation of more jobs. and…
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China’s pledge to stop building coal-fired power plants overseas could cull $50 billion of investment as it slashes future carbon emissions, analysts said. Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a pre-recorded address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that China would help developing countries build green energy production and halt construction of coal power plants abroad. China has…
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The government approved the New #Gwadar International Airport project at an upward revised cost of Rs51.3 billion, showing an increase of 138% in its construction price within five years amid a slow pace progress on an important #China #Pakistan Economic Corridor (#CPEC) scheme. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) took the decision to revise upward the project cost. Planning Commission…
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New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) provide clear evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on human health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood. The guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect the health of populations, by reducing levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Since WHO’s last 2005 global update,…
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September 2021: In another first, METRO Pakistan reaffirms its commitment towards “Environment Sustainability” and being a responsible business by installing first ever Fast Charging Station for Electric Vehicles (EV) at any retail store in Pakistan. The Electric Charging Station was inaugurated by Mr. Marek Minkiewicz, Managing Director, METRO Pakistan Private Limited and Mr. Ahmad Najeeb, Chief Executive Officer, Albario Engineering…
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The Petroleum Division is making efforts to ensure a cut of approximately Rs19 per kilogramme in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through giving relief in taxes imposed on LPG price whereas the upcoming economic coordination committee (ECC) of the Cabinet will take a decision in this regard. According to sources, the petroleum division has forwarded a summary titled…
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Curtin University and the Australian National University (ANU) have joined forces to help Australian mining companies better identify, characterise and extract critical minerals with a focus on sustainability. The two universities will combine their expertise and research to assist the industry with ore body characterisation, education and training. The joint work will not only allow enhanced extraction of these materials,…
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There would be around five million Chinese nationals working in Pakistan by 2025 whose health needs can only be met by enhancing collaboration between Pakistani and Chinese medical universities, research institutes and biotechnological firms under the China Pakistan Health Corridor (CPHC), a senior Pakistani public health expert said on Tuesday. In order to meet the health needs of millions of…
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The climate change adaptation is a critical concern for developing countries and in particular for Pakistan owing to the fragility of its ecosystems and its vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, said Naheed Shah Durrani, Secretary Ministry of Climate Change while addressing two-day workshop on launch of National Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) System for GHG Inventory and M&E…
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The federal government is resolved to work with K-Electric (KE) to address the power challenges in Karachi keeping in mind the growing power demand of the city, a minister said. It’s good to see a concerted effort being made by KE to meet Karachi’s power demands,” said Ali Zaidi Minister for Maritime Affairs during his visit to K-Electric’s Bin Qasim…
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