Improved sanitation stressed for healthy environment at schools

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Nov 24 (APP):Pakistan Red Crescent Dera Ismail Khan held a function in connection with World Toilet Day to raise awareness among people about cleanliness and sanitation. The event was held at Government High School, Mahrrah where the staff, students, and volunteers participated in the awareness activities with regard to the day. The… Continue reading Improved sanitation stressed for healthy environment at schools

Pakistan committed to ensuring generation of environment-friendly energy: Khurram

90% of the imported waste ends up in oceans: Sherry

Govt to devise comprehensive policy to address environmental issues: AJK PM

AJK Govt. determined to provide conducive environment for investors: Tanveer

Protection of country’s environment topmost agenda of govt: Sherry Rehman

ISLAMABAD, Apr 20 (APP):Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman Wednesday said that the protection of country’s environment was topmost priority of the government where all necessary measures would be taken to address air quality related issues. In an exclusive interview with PTV News, she said that government would take number of initiatives to improve… Continue reading Protection of country’s environment topmost agenda of govt: Sherry Rehman

Govt committed to protect public health, environment from impacts of chemicals: Zartaj

ISLAMABAD, Jan 6 (APP): Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul Thursday said the incumbent government is committed to protect public health and environment from devastating impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste materials through their management in scientific manner. Addressing a national event here, the state minister noted that management of hazardous waste… Continue reading Govt committed to protect public health, environment from impacts of chemicals: Zartaj

A thick layer engulfed the city that is a great threat to the environment can cause respiration problems

APP33-211221 SARGODHA: December 21 A thick layer engulfed the city that is a great threat to the environment can cause respiration problems .APP Photo by Hassan Mahmood

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Pakistan follows liberal investment regime: Azfar Ahsan

LAHORE, Dec 21 (APP):Minister of State and Federal Board of Investment (BoI) Chairman Mohammad Azfar Ahsan said on Tuesday that Pakistan was following a liberal investment regime and facilitation was its foremost cornerstone for instilling confidence in investors and creating conducive environment to attract local and foreign investment. He also invited investors, business and industrialist… Continue reading Pakistan follows liberal investment regime: Azfar Ahsan

A thick smog layer engulfed the city which is a great threat to the environment can cause respiration problems.

APP22-161221 SIALKOT: APP24-161221 SIALKOT: December 16-Ladies are walking through a thick layer of smog in the morning as it engulfed the city. APP Photo by Muhammad Munir Butt.

A thick smog layer has engulfed which is a great threat to the environment can cause respiration problems in the Provincial Capital

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A huge wave of SMOG has engulfed a great threat to the environment can cause respiratory problems and effect the people in the city

APP54-291121 LAHORE: November 29- A huge wave of SMOG has engulfed a great threat to the environment can cause respiratory problems and effect the people in the city. APP photo by Amir khan

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KPK, Northern areas environment favourable for preach production: Prof Gao

BEIJING, Nov 24 (APP):Gao Chengda, a professor of Urban and Rural Development College at Beijing University of Agriculture has said that in Pakistan, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and Northern areas, the environment was quite favourable for peach production. “If cultivation of peach and processing technology gets improved, this fruit can tap into the international… Continue reading KPK, Northern areas environment favourable for preach production: Prof Gao

PM for a strategy to protect cities from pollution

Smog covers the Multan city

ISLAMABAD, Nov 23 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed devising of a comprehensive strategy within the shortest possible time, to protect major cities from pollution. “A sustainable environment protection plan is need of the hour to fight pollution, especially in major cities,” Imran Khan said while chairing a meeting to counter pollution and its impact on… Continue reading PM for a strategy to protect cities from pollution

UN rights body declares healthy environment a human right

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 08 (APP):The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Friday recognized, for the first time, that having a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is a human right In a resolution, the 47-member Council, which is based in Geneva, called on States around the world to work together, and with other partners, to implement… Continue reading UN rights body declares healthy environment a human right

Illegal crushing plants mar natural environ near MHNP, NA body told

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change Wednesday was informed that illegal crushing plants established amid alleged consent of the authorities concerned was damaging the scenic environment and greenery near Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) Khan Pur area. Member National Assembly (MNA) Murtaza Javed Abbasi on his point of order… Continue reading Illegal crushing plants mar natural environ near MHNP, NA body told

Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards, Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Muhammad Ismail Rahoo giving away cheque of Rs. 2 lac to President Press Club Zafar Abro from Municipal Corporation for Press Club

APP65-270921 LARKANA: September 27 - Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards, Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Muhammad Ismail Rahoo giving away cheque of Rs. 2 lac to President Press Club Zafar Abro from Municipal Corporation for Press Club. APP photo by Nadeem Akhtar

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Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards,Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Sindh Muhammad Ismail Rahoo addressing during listening the complaints of people in open Kachehery to give swift relief at Town Hall in Provincial Capital

APP42-270921 LARKANA: September 27 Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards,Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Sindh Muhammad Ismail Rahoo addressing during listening the complaints of people in open Kachehery to give swift relief at Town Hall in Provincial Capital. APPPhoto by Nadeem Akhtar

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Human rights must be at heart of United Nations’ plan to save planet – expert

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 19 (APP): The United Nations’ draft plan to preserve and protect nature must be amended to put human rights at its centre to ensure the future of life on the planet, David Boyd, UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment, said Thursday. “Leaving human rights on the periphery is simply not… Continue reading Human rights must be at heart of United Nations’ plan to save planet – expert

Pir Muhammad Misal Shah, a septuagenarian who got retirement from Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is contributing most of his pension on free distribution of plants among people to make environment clean and pollution free

APP11-040721 PESHAWAR: July 04 - Pir Muhammad Misal Shah, a septuagenarian who got retirement from Education Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is contributing most of his pension on free distribution of plants among people to make environment clean and pollution free. APP Photo by Shaheryar Anjum

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