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A recent World Bank report reveals that Pakistan and India, along with four other South Asian nations, are contributing to the cross-border transport of pollutants like solid waste, plastics, industrial effluents, domestic wastewater, and microplastics through 20 major rivers. The report titled ‘Waves of Plastic: A Snapshot of Marine Plastic Pollution in South Asia’ highlights … Read more
Under the Pacific Policing Initiative, a multinational force would be drawn from across the Pacific islands MELBOURNE: Australia’s initiative comes amid concerns over China’s expanding police presence in Pacific island nations, particularly Solomon Islands Papua New Guinea said on Wednesday it supported the creation of a multinational Pacific police force, a landmark proposal pushed by … Read more
BEIJING: Having overcome multiple challenges, China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region is now presenting a scene of diversified development, with new high-quality productivity, micro- and macro-economy, art, culture, faith and social values meeting the needs of all social classes. “Big shoutout for local and central governments of China for channelizing a slew of resources to make … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, has candidly admitted that the country has the highest electricity costs in the region. Speaking at the National Youth Convention in Islamabad, Leghari emphasized the government’s commitment to addressing these high costs, particularly through resolving ongoing issues with Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Leghari revealed that, contrary to … Read more
Listen to article The Federal Minister for Energy, Awais Leghari, acknowledged that the country has the highest electricity costs in the region, stating that the government is working towards resolving issues related to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Speaking at the National Youth Convention in Islamabad, Awais announced that within one to two months, the government, in collaboration … Read more
KYIV: Ukraine’s forces advanced further into Russia’s Kursk region on Wednesday as Kyiv said the territory would serve as a buffer zone to protect its border areas from Russian attacks. Kyiv’s surge into Russian territory last week caught Moscow by surprise and has, for now at least, changed the mood of a war in which … Read more
Ukranian servicemen ride a military vehicle near the Russian border in Sumy region. amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near the Russian border in Sumy region, Ukraine on August 12, 2024. — Reuters Ukraine’s top commander said on Monday Kyiv controlled around 1,000sq-km of Russia’s Kursk region, his first public comments since Ukraine launched its biggest cross-border … Read more
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MOSCOW: Russia on Friday declared a federal state of emergency in the Kursk region, where clashes with Ukrainian troops have raged for four days. The Emergency Ministry announced the decision following a meeting of the government commission for the prevention and elimination of emergency situations. “The discussion included the situation in the Kursk region due … Read more
Google for Startups has launched AI Academy, a new program aimed at supporting and accelerating the growth of AI startups in Pakistan and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The initiative, announced on Monday, will involve more than 20 startups developing AI technologies, fostering a vibrant AI community within APAC and promoting cross-border innovation and partnerships. The … Read more