Saturday, Mar 22 2025 | Time 05:44 Hrs(IST)
WorldPosted at: Feb 7 2025 1:25PM


Pak to combat climate change to boost economic growth: minister

Islamabad, Feb 7 (UNI) Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that his country has been striving to combat climate change impacts to boost economic growth and development.
"Special policies focused on enhancing climate resilience, self-reliant adaptation measures, and sustainable practices are being implemented to combat natural disasters, including the impacts of droughts, cyclones, glacial lake outburst floods, smog, and other natural disasters," the minister said while addressing a seminar on Thursday.
Highlighting that Pakistan is not just a victim of climate change but a proactive architect of climate solutions, Iqbal said that climate-induced emergencies, including floods, heat waves, and droughts, impacted more than 40 million people in recent years.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Pak to combat climate change to boost economic growth: minister
More News

Trump announces U S next-generation fighter to be build by Boeing

22 Mar 2025 | 12:55 AM

Washington, Mar 21 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday announced the award of the contract for the development of the U.S. Air Force's next-generation fighter jet to Boeing.

see more..

6 children killed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza City: sources

22 Mar 2025 | 12:46 AM

Gaza, Mar 21 (UNI) At least six children were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in the al-Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City, Palestinian sources said Friday.

see more..

4 IS militants arrested in Iraq

22 Mar 2025 | 12:42 AM

Baghdad, Mar 21 (UNI) Four extremist Islamic State (IS) militants were arrested in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah and Salahuddin provinces, Iraqi security authorities said on Friday.

see more..

Indonesia prepares for annual Eid exodus, ensuring smooth travel for millions

21 Mar 2025 | 11:28 PM

Jakarta, Mar 21 (UNI) The Indonesian transport authorities have prepared to ensure that the annual mass exodus involving millions of travellers runs smoothly ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday season.

see more..

Israeli army intercepted 2 rockets from Gaza

21 Mar 2025 | 10:19 PM

Jerusalem, Mar 21 (UNI) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said Friday in a statement that its air force has intercepted two rockets fired from the Gaza Strip towards the city of Ashkelon in southern Israel.

see more..