To continue availing GSP+ benefits, Pakistan needs to comply with human rights conventions

Oct 30, 2022

Pakistan needs to ensure the implementation of 27 UN conventions relating to human rights, labour rights and climate change for GSP+ benefits.

'National tragedy' as monsoon rains claim 77 lives in Pakistan

Jul 07, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 7 : Monsoon rains in Pakistan have claimed 77 lives, while 39 deaths were reported from Balochistan province alone, said the...

Searing heatwaves, torrential rains impact thousands in Pakistan

Jul 10, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], July 10 : Thousands of people in Pakistan this summer experienced searing heat waves crossing 50 degrees Celsius (122F) in some places,...

Pakistan included in top 23 drought-stricken countries

Jun 17, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], June 17 : Pakistan is one of the top 23 countries suffering from a severe drought emergency, a statement issued by the...

Pakistan seeks additional $2 billion from IMF to combat climate change

Oct 21, 2024

Pakistan is seeking an additional USD2 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to tackle the devastating impacts of climate change, a report by...

Egyptian Pavilion at COP28 hosts session on food security in light of climate change

Dec 10, 2023

Food and economics experts from Egyptian universities participated in a stimulating discussion on various topics related to maintaining food security amid climate change. They...