Mobilink Bank and SDPI advocate for climate finance for women farmers in Pakistan

A new study by Mobilink Bank and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) highlights the financial vulnerabilities of women farmers in Pakistan due to climate shocks and limited access to…

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National Workshop Balochistan delegation briefed on WAPDA’s water and hydropower projects plan

A delegation of the National Workshop Balochistan visited WAPDA House, Lahore today for a detailed briefing on WAPDA’s plan for the development of water and hydropower projects. The delegation was briefed…

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EU supports young Pakistanis in economic opportunities, climate action, and community leadership

With young people facing growing challenges ranging from unemployment and climate vulnerability to limited opportunities to participate in public decision-making, a new EUR 1.2 million initiative, co-funded by the European…

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Diamer Basha Dam Project: MoU signed for Rs. 972.5 million CBM Schemes

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Diamer Basha Dam Project, WAPDA, and the District Administration, Diamer, for the implementation of livelihood schemes worth Rs. 972.571 million in…

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Bank Alfalah and British International Investment promote climate finance in Pakistan

Bank Alfalah Limited and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, have signed a USD 50 million senior term loan facility to support and scale…

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Unilever Pakistan and WWF-Pakistan urge urgent action on water security

Water insecurity is a growing environmental and economic challenge for Pakistan. Unilever Pakistan, in partnership with WWF-Pakistan, has launched a Water Stewardship Programme to enhance water security through collaborative action…

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GSK Pakistan and WWF launched a five-year freshwater resilience programme

”GSK Pakistan and WWF launched a five-year freshwater resilience programme to secure safe water and restore ecosystems by 2030. This initiative includes interventions in Karachi, Lahore, Keenjhar Lake, and the…

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SEPA calls for collective action to promote environmental sustainability

The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) marked Earth Day in Mithi, Tharparkar, by hosting a seminar themed “Our Power, Our Planet”, bringing together government representatives, regulators, civil society organisations and…

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Stakeholder dialogue calls for integrated climate, nutrition and food security action in Pakistan

The Pakistan Food System Transformation Secretariat (PFSTS), housed at the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), convened a high-level stakeholder dialogue…

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WAPDA generates 33.12 billion units of Hydel Electricity

Outgoing 2025 proved to be a satisfactory year for the Hydropower and Water Sectors in Pakistan. WAPDA consistently contributed large quantities of clean, green, and low-cost hydel electricity to the National Grid and achieved…

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Mian Zahid Hussain calls for “War-Footing” Preparations for 2026 Monsoon

Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former…

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MLCF’s anticipated acquisition of PIOC will position it as the 2nd largest cement player in the north

Maple Leaf Cement (MLCF) announced today that it has exchanged notices with Pioneer Cement (PIOC) regarding a possible acquisition. Currently, MLCF, together with Maple Leaf Capital (MLCL), owns 18.6% of…

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TFS 9th Edition advances conversations on climate, leadership & islamic finance on day two

THE FUTURE SUMMIT (TFS) 9th Edition continued its second day in Karachi with a forward-looking agenda centered on geo-politics, sustainability, responsible leadership, and financial transformation. Following a high-energy opening day…

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