Mashreq expands Global Climb2Change initiative
Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has announced the launch of its clean-up expedition in Egypt as part of the bank’s global initiative to scale and clean…
CEO of Bondh E Shamsto addressed global leaders at COP29
Hamza Farrukh, the founder and CEO of Bondh E Shams (Solar Water Project), delivered a powerful virtual address from Stanford University, California, to global leaders at COP29. With urgency and…
OICCI highlights the critical role of the private sector in climate resilience at COP 29
At COP 29, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) underscored the essential role of public-private collaboration in tackling Pakistan’s climate challenges. The OICCI, which is part of…
Only 20% of businesses and organisations are prepared for climate-related disasters
According to ACCA's latest report, " Weathering the Storm: Building Resilience against Climate Disruptions, " businesses and other organisations are not prepared for weather-related disasters. Out-of-date business continuity plans fail…
OICCI leads pre-COP29 dialogue on private sector climate action
As Pakistan confronts the pressing challenges of climate change, the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) organized a high-level dialogue at the 27th Sustainable Development Conference to foster…
Lahore Biennale LB03 Concludes with Climate Congress: Exploring Art’s Role in Sustainable Societies
The Lahore Biennale Foundation (LBF) announces the Climate Congress. As the closing programme of Lahore Biennale LB03, the Climate Congress (2nd-8th November, 2024) extends the histories and research developed as…
Mashreq Bank Pakistan concludes the ‘Climb2Change’ initiative by removing 1.727 tons of waste.
Mashreq Bank Pakistan has announced a salient feature of their success story, “Climb2Change”, to a select media personality in a luncheon media briefing in a local hotel today. Fernando Morillo,…
IRC completes WASH initiatives in Badin District
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) Pakistan marked a significant milestone today by inaugurating a rehabilitated large-scale water supply scheme and improved WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) infrastructure in schools across…
OICCI highlights private sector’s role in mitigating climate change
Despite contributing only 0.9 per cent to global greenhouse gas emissions, Pakistan faces severe climate vulnerabilities and is ranked 5th most affected country. This underscores the urgency of its climate…
Al-Ghazi Tractors urges community to plant trees monthly
Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL) has proudly launched the “Plant Together, Grow Forever” campaign to celebrate Pakistan’s Independence Day. This yearlong initiative marks a bold step toward a greener, more sustainable…
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AKU’s partners with PDMA to combat heatwaves in Pakistan
The Centre of Excellence for Trauma and Emergencies (CETE) at Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), convened a stakeholder meeting under its ‘Heat…