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‫ایس اینڈ پی ڈاؤ جونز سسٹین ایبلٹی انڈیکس (ڈی جے ایس آئی) 2022 رینکنگ میں ویدانتا ایلومینیم دوسرے نمبر پر ہے

نئی دہلی، 31 جنوری 2023/پی آرنیوزوائر/– ایلومینیم کے دنیا کے سب سے بڑے پروڈیوسروں میں سے ایک ویدانتا ایلومینیم مالی سال 21-22 کی تخمینہ مدت کے لیے ایلومینیم کی صنعت کے لیے ایس اینڈ پی ڈاؤ جونز سسٹین ایبلٹی انڈیکس (ڈی جے ایس آئی) کی عالمی درجہ بندی میں دوسرے نمبر پر پہنچ گیا ہے۔ […]

PM calls for enhanced efforts to address climate change

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, appreciating the work being done by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has called for enhanced efforts to address climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem degradation more effectively.

 

He said this while meeting Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Ms Inger Andersen, who called on him in Islamabad on Tuesday.

 

The Prime Minister said climate change is one of the defining issues of our times.

 

He said as one of the countries, most vulnerable to climate change, Pakistan fully appreciates the need for a global response to combat climate change and build resilience and shares the efforts being undertaken by the government in this regard.

 

On the occasion, Ms. Inger Andersen briefed the Prime Minister on the initiatives being taken by UNEP in Pakistan and appreciated the active role that Pakistan is playing at UN Environment Programme.

 

The Prime Minister also encouraged the UN Environment Programme, as part of the UN system, to contribute to and support Pakistan efforts to build back better and greener after the devastating floods in the country.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Finance Minister, IMF review Mission discuss economic & fiscal policies and reforms agenda

The review Mission of International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by its Chief, Nathan Porter, called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on Tuesday.

 

The meeting discussed and reviewed the economic and fiscal policies and reforms agenda to accomplish the 9th review under the Extended Fund Facility.

 

The Finance Minister briefed the Mission on fiscal and economic reforms and measures being taken by the government in different sectors including bridging the fiscal gap, exchange rate stability and in energy sector for the betterment of the economy.

 

He said reforms are being introduced in power sector and a high level committee has been formed for devising modalities to offset the menace of circular debt in gas sector.

 

Expressing the government’s resolve to complete the current IMF program, Ishaq Dar said Pakistan is committed to work with IMF for reaching an agreement to complete the 9th review under Extended Fund Facility.

 

On the occasion, the IMF Mission Chief expressed the confidence that Pakistan will meet the IMF requirements for the completion of 9th review.

 

He hoped that Pakistan would continue towards its progress on reforms in various sectors and will complete the IMF Program effectively and in time.

 

He added that IMF and Pakistan will be working together on fiscal reforms.

 

The IMF mission is in Pakistan to deliberate on policies aimed at restoring domestic and external sustainability, strengthening fiscal position and power sector reforms.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Senate calls for implementation of National Action Plan to curb terror incidents in country

The Senate, which resumed its session at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Tuesday with Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani in the chair, is holding discussion on recent incidents of terrorism in the country.

 

Participating in the debate, Raza Rabbani strongly condemned the suicide blast that took place in the mosque of Peshawar yesterday.

 

He said anti-terrorism policy should be discussed in the joint session of the parliament being held on the 8th of next month.

 

He appealed to the political parties to hold national dialogue inside the parliament and evolve consensus on important matters.

 

Senator Saifullah Abro said efforts should be made to avert Peshawar like incidents in future.

 

He said there should not be political point scoring on security related matters.

 

Bahramand Khan Tangi emphasized the need for implementation of the National Action Plan to curb terror incidents. He said those behind terror acts must be apprehended and given punishment.

 

Describing Peshawar Mosque blast as reprehensible, Muhammad Tahir Bizenjo said the government should focus on improving the security situation and protecting the lives of common man.

 

Muhammad Akram said Pakistan is faced with terrorism because of flawed policies of the past.

 

Mushahid Hussain Sayed said time has come to formulate a clear policy against terrorism. He said we need a serious course correction while learning from mistakes of the past. He said NACTA should be strengthened.

 

Minister of State for Law Shahadat Awan has reaffirmed the government’s determination to root out terrorism and restore peace in the country.

 

Winding up discussion in the Senate today on the recent acts of terrorism in the country, he said the entire nation is aggrieved over the Peshawar incident.

 

He said our law enforcement agencies have the capability to deal with the menace. He however stressed the need for national unity and cohesion to deal with it.

 

Later, the House was adjourned to meet again on Friday at ten thirty am.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Govt working hard to strengthen Pakistan Railways: Saad

Railways Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that present government is striving hard to improve the condition of Pakistan Railways.

 

He stated this while addressing Pakistan Railways’ first ever branding conference under the aegis of RAILCOP in Lahore on Monday.

 

He said that branding of specific railway stations in different parts of the country will be done within the next sixty days to increase revenue.

 

He said all equipment and related gadgets installed for branding purposes will be properly protected.

 

Khawaja Saad Rafique said Supreme Court has accepted our point that we can use Railways’ land for commercial purposes for five years.

 

The Railways Minister said the present government is working seriously on the ML-1 project which is part of CPEC.

 

He said Pakistan will manufacture 184 coaches itself as we have qualified personnel for this task.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Condemnations pour in following Peshawar suicide attack

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly denounced the suicide attack inside a mosque at police lines in Peshawar.

 

In a statement on Monday, he said targeting the mosque is a proof that the attackers have nothing to do with Islam.

 

Shehbaz Sharif said terrorists want to create fear by targeting those who are rendering the duty of defending Pakistan.

 

The Prime Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s firm commitment to root out terrorism. He said the entire nation and institutions are united and unified for the eradication of terrorism.

 

He said the entire nation salutes its martyrs.

 

Shehbaz Sharif said a comprehensive strategy will be adopted on the deteriorating law and order situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The center will cooperate in increasing the anti-terrorism capacity of the provinces.

 

Shehbaz Sharif said the Interior Minister has been instructed to provide assistance in increasing the capacity of the counter-terrorism departments of the provinces, especially that of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

 

Commiserating with the bereaved families, the Prime Minister also prayed the higher ranks of martyrs.

 

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb has condemned the suicide attack on a mosque in Peshawar in strongest terms.

 

In a statement, she said terrorists cannot weaken the morale and will of Pakistani government and people through these cowardly acts.

 

She also prayed to Allah for granting high rank to the martyred in Jannah.

 

Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani and Deputy Chairman Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani also condemned the attack and said whole nation is united against the scourge of terrorism.

 

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali has strongly condemned the suicide attack.

 

Talking to the media after visiting the blast site in Peshawar, he appealed the people of Peshawar to donate blood for the injured persons.

 

Meanwhile, Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan has directed to expedite rescue activities to save lives of the injured.

 

He said the security forces and police have rendered great sacrifices in the war against terrorism.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Interior Ministry refutes news regarding increase of passport fee

Ministry of Interior has rebutted the news regarding increase in the fee of passport.

 

In a statement on Monday the spokesperson of the Ministry said, the news circulating on social media regarding the increase in machine readable passport fee is baseless.

 

He said the government has approved the issuance of e-passport for Pakistani citizens but this facility has not started yet.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

Ahsan urges engineering universities to reform curriculum in accordance with modern era

Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has urged engineering universities to reform their curriculum in view of the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution and the market demands of the country.

 

He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of Vice Chancellors of Pakistan’s engineering universities, representatives of the engineering industry, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Engineering Council and the Institution of Engineers Pakistan in Islamabad .

 

He said today’s world values skilled human resources than mere armchair scientists or degree holders. He said engineering universities need to equip students with the modern day technology and accustom them with the technical knowledge and skills.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan