Climate grave threat to billions in urbanized world

Paris, Feb 28 (AFP/APP):From searing “heat islands” to flash floods and rising seas, an increasing torrent of climate change impacts threatens half of the world’s population living in urban areas, a major report by UN experts said Monday. Cities will have to adapt to protect […]

NA body discusses PEPA Amendment Bill 2021

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change on Monday discussed the pros and cons of “The Pakistan Environmental Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2021” and directed the Climate Change Ministry to hold a meeting with Mover of the Bill and Ministry of […]

Finance Ministry announces Rs10/ltr reduction in petrol prices

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): Despite a considerable price hike in international petroleum products, the government on Monday announced reduction of Rs10 in per liter petrol, effective from March 1. According to a statement, petrol would be sold at Rs149.86 per liter as compared to Rs159.86. […]

Leeds name former Leipzig boss Marsch as new manager

London, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Premier League strugglers Leeds named American Jesse Marsch as their new manager on Monday, a day after sacking Marcelo Bielsa. The 48-year-old former RB Leipzig boss arrives with Leeds sitting just two points above the relegation zone. The club said Marsch […]

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