At the COP29 Heads of Delegation retreat held in Shamakhi, Azerbaijan, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Climate Change, Dr. Musadik Malik, strongly urged developed countries to fulfill their $100 billion annual climate finance pledge. This promise, made under the 2015 Paris Agreement, aims to help vulnerable developing nations cope with the worsening impacts of climate change. […]
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Ahsan Iqbal demands climate funds from rich nations
Islamabad: Federal Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance promises. He spoke at a climate change event and said climate change is no longer a theory but a harsh reality. He warned that glacier melting in Pakistan is reaching its highest rate in 60 years. This threatens the water […]
Pakistan makes tax filing mandatory for all citizens, says adviser
He explained that while the process may face initial hurdles, the government has to begin somewhere in order to build a more accountable and stable financial system. Khurram Shehzad emphasized that many developed countries, including the UAE, have already implemented strong tax systems where every citizen contributes. He said Pakistan is now moving in […]
Unemployment in Pakistan
Sir: With the increase in population and the rising cost of living, its severity is also increasing. There is hardly a family that is not hit by this vice. During the past few years, it has become unbearable. Before suggesting suitable remedies, I would like to analyse the cause. The main cause is that we […]