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ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): To step up the fight against climate change in Pakistan, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is partnering with Engro Corporation to help reduce plastic waste promote recycling, and boost the company’s energy efficiency.

The project is part of IFC’s Pakistan Resource Efficiency Program, which aims to improve efficiency, cost-competitiveness, reliability, and productivity in the manufacturing sector, particularly in energy-intensive industries.

IFC’s climate advisory project will help Engro Corporation assess the opportunities for moving toward a circular plastics economy as it develops a $1.8 billion petrochemical project to produce polypropylene.

The circular system would see polypropylene products collected and reused or recycled and converted into viable products. IFC’s team will also assist Engro Corporation in driving sustainability by reducing its carbon and water footprints and adapting to climate-related risks through targeted interventions.

Pakistan is the second-largest domestic market for plastics in South Asia after India, and among the top 10 countries most impacted by climate change. The country produces about 30 million tons of solid waste annually, of which 9 percent is plastic waste. Its Indus river is a major carrier of plastic waste into oceans.

President and CEO of Engro Corporation Ghias Khan, said: “At Engro, we believe that operating businesses sustainably at a globally competitive level need not be a zero-sum game. Therefore, we are actively partnering with global leaders such as IFC for a circular plastics economy, resource efficiency and carbon footprint reduction, to build a more sustainable future for our coming generations.”

“Climate change is already impacting Pakistan and it’s crucial for companies to do everything they can to be efficient in their resource usage,” said Hela Cheikhrouhou, IFC’s regional Vice President for the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan “Reusing plastics will not only cut greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment, but will help companies save money and become more competitive internationally.” Engro Corporation has been a strategic IFC client for nearly three decades. IFC has supported Engro’s growth from an ammonia-based fertilizer producer to a conglomerate with interests mainly in polyvinyl chloride production, dairy, power generation, liquified petroleum gas storage and handling, liquefied natural gas regasification, telecom towers and logistics.

Body of Sri Lankan national lynched by mob flown to Colombo

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LAHORE, Dec 06 (APP): The remains of Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara, who was lynched in Sialkot last week, were sent to Sri Lanka with state honours, from Allama Iqbal International Airport, here on Monday.

The body was brought to the airport in an ambulance where Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Ejaz Alam Augustine received it and sent it to Colombo via a Sri Lankan Airlines flight with the state honours.

Special Representative to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi, Honorary Consul General of Sri Lanka Yasin Joya and representatives of the Punjab Home Department and Sri Lankan High Commission were also present.

سری لنکا کے مقتول شہری پریانتھا دیا ودانا
کی میت احترام کے ساتھ سری لنکا روانہ کردی گئی۔

ائیر پورٹ پر وزیر اعظم کے نمائندہ خصوصی چیئرمین پاکستان علماء کونسل حافظ محمد @TahirAshrafi،صوبائی وزیر انسانی حقوق کے علاوہ @ForeignOfficePk اور محکمہ خارجہ کے اعلیٰ حکام بھی موجود۔ pic.twitter.com/7npqLIDFSo
— APP 🇵🇰 (@appcsocialmedia) December 6, 2021

Talking to the media, Ashrafi said that it was needed to be united for eradicating extremism, adding that those involved in killing of Priyantha Kumara would be brought to justice.

In a message, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that the Punjab government equally shared the grief of the family of Sri Lankan citizen, adding that perpetrators of the Sialkot incident would be awarded exemplary punishment.

He said that justice would be served in this case at any cost, as the Punjab government would ensure its responsibility by fulfilling all requirements of justice. He himself was monitoring the progress pertaining to the case and so far more than 131 accused had been arrested, he added.

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China welcomes latest decree on protection of women rights in Afghanistan

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BEIJING, Dec 6 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian Monday hoped that the latest decree on the protection of basic human rights and rights of women and children issued by Afghanistan supreme leader would be implemented.

“As a friendly neighbor of Afghanistan, China hopes that the relevant laws and regulations will be implemented, including the protection of basic human rights including the rights of women and children,” he said during his regular briefing held here.

“This is in the interests of the Afghan people and also the common expectation of the international community,” he added.

Zhao Lijian said the Chinese side had noticed that the leaders of the Afghan interim government issued the latest decree on the protection of women’s rights and interests in marriage and family, stating that women were noble and free individuals and could not be used as trading objects.

Women’s consent must be obtained for marriage and no one should deprive them of the legal rights. It would encourage the cultivation of people’s awareness of women’s rights, and encourage writers and social activists to publish articles that were beneficial to women’s rights, he added.

The spokesperson remarked that this was a practical measure taken by the Afghan Taliban to protect the rights and interests of women, and worthy of welcome and encouragement.

It may be mentioned here that Supreme Leader of the Taliban, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, on Friday issued a decree regarding the rights of women in Afghanistan.

The decree comprised of six elements, which was released by the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, Zabiullah Mujahid, stipulated that the relevant institutions must take steps in its implementation.

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Smog/fog likely to develop in plain areas of Punjab

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Smog/fog likely to develop in plain areas of Punjab

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP):Smog/fog is likely to develop in plain areas of Punjab at morning and night hours during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country.

A westerly wave was also present over northern parts of the country and likely to move eastward during the next 12 hours.
Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country.

During the last 24 hours, cold and dry weather prevailed over most parts of the country. However, rain occurred in Kashmir, upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan.

The rainfall recorded during the last 24 hours was Kashmir: Rawalakot 15 mm, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Balakot 12, Dir (Upper 11, Lower 04), Malam Jabba 06, Drosh 05, Mirkhani 03, Chitral 02, Gilgit Baltistan: Gupis, Astore 02 and Bagrote 01 mm.

The lowest minimum temperatures recorded during the last 24 hours were Leh, Ziarat -10 C, Kalat -05, Gupis -04, Kalam, Quetta, Astore, Skardu -03, Hunza -02, Drosh, Parachinar and Rawalakot -01 C.

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PM chairs meeting on security; Individuals, mob can’t be allowed to take law into hand

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ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday chaired a meeting to review the overall security situation in the country wherein the participants viewed that individuals and mobs could not be allowed to take the law into their hands.

The meeting was attended by Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Jawed Bajwa, National Security Advisor Dr. Moeed Yousaf, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar and senior military and civil officers.

The meeting expressed serious concern over the cruel act of the killing of Sri Lankan national Priyantha Diyawadanage in Sialkot and expressed the resolve to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The participants viewed that incidents like the lynching of a Sri Lankan national could not be tolerated. Therefore, a comprehensive strategy shall be implemented to curb such incidents and strict punishments to all the perpetrators shall be ensured, they resolved.

The meeting also praised the bravery and courage of Malik Adnan who endangered his own life to save Priyantha Diyawadanage.

The meeting also conveyed the deepest condolences to the family of late Priyantha Diyawadanage.

Kashmir Committee to work with Turkish artiste to project voice of Kashmiris

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Kashmir Committee to work with Turkish artiste to project voice of Kashmiris

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP):Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi Monday said that the Kashmir story needs to be told to the world through innovative ways and Kashmir Committee would work with Turkish and Pakistani artistes to project the case of Kashmir.

Shehryar Khan Afridi expressed these views while speaking to eminent rights activist and author Turgay Evren here at the Parliament House.

Eminent Kashmiri leader Altaf Bhat and APHC representative Khadim Hussain were also present on the occasion.

Shehryar Khan Afridi said that Prime Minister Imran Khan said that Kashmir is core of Pakistan’s foreign policy and all avenues would be explored to project the case of Kashmir.

Lauding the contribution of Turgay Evren for Kashmir cause, Shehryar Afridi said that the Turkish artist had become a voice of the unheard Kashmiri people.

“Every Pakistani is in love with Turkey and its people. Every Pakistani household loves Turkey and its people,” said Afridi, adding that this bond between Turkey and Pakistanis dates back to pre partition when Muslims of the subcontinent had waged a campaign named Khilafat Movement.

“Lala Peshawari who got two ships of donations and contributions from Muslims of the subcontinent to Turkey. Many Muslims even left India to take part in the struggle for Ottomans,” he said.

Shehryar Afridi said the marginalised and oppressed people of Kashmir need support from Turkey.

“Turkey has raised Kashmir issue at all global forums. Plebiscite is a fundamental right of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the world must give the Kashmiris their basic right,” he said.

Turgay said that he had already composed songs for oppressed Palestinians, Yemenis and African people. He said his songs on Kashmir had been translated in English, Arabic, Turkish and other languages.

“Its a matter of pride for me to visit the Kashmir Committee and the Parliament House which symbolise as voice of the people of Pakistan,” he added.
On this occasion, Shehryar Afridi presented a memento to Turgay Evren.

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Sheikh Rashid inaugurates first-ever plastic road in Islamabad

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Sheikh Rashid inaugurates first-ever plastic road in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 06 (APP):Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Monday inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever eco friendly plastic road in Islamabad.

Talking to media, he said the construction of plastic road would decelerate the spread of pollution in the region. He said the initiative was aimed at reducing impact of environmental pollution caused by plastic waste.

Rashid said the concept would not only be utilized in Islamabad but would also be replicated in other cities of the country. He appreciated Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Amer Ali Ahmed for initiating plastic road project in the federal capital.

To a question about the Sialkot tragedy, the interior minister said government would not tolerate extremism at any cost. He underscored the need for speedy trial of the accused persons in Sialkot incident.

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Web portal launched to provide anti-tobacco information

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Web portal launched to provide anti-tobacco information

ISLAMABAD, Dec 6 (APP):Chromatic, a private organization, on Monday launched of a consolidated web portal for provision of all anti-tobacco campaign related information to journalists, policy makers and any other who looked for data on tobacco control.

The website www.PakistanPact.com serves as a collective portal having all relevant information about the campaign, its progress, research and relevant policy, said a news release.

The portal conveys latest, specific and helpful information to get better understanding of growing tobacco issues in the country.

The platform is geared around more actionable information regarding tobacco control policies and the menace of smoking.

Chief Executive Officer of Chromatic Shariq Khan, while speaking at the launch event of the website said the platform represented first step towards a much more ambitious advocacy work around anti-tobacco initiatives and to promote Chromatic’s vision for revolutionizing digital technology to fight growing tobacco menace in the country.

“Keeping in view of the increasing sale of tobacco and its effects on human health and social consequences, it was the need of the hour that an exclusive and consolidated portal must be lunched that not only gives authentic tobacco information but also gives an insight of the issue through researches,

studies and creative content that is stimulating for the audiences, enriching and enlightening for other activists working on tobacco control, and ultimately giving an opportunity for policymakers to delve into and improve policies and law for better future of the country, ” Shariq added.

Representative of Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Sophia Mansoori said according to research reports, the tobacco use in Pakistan had become lethal as a large number of children (age between 12 to 15) started smoking every day which was disastrous sign for the youth.

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