Tag: environmental

NTUF and RR agree to revolutionize T2T recycling industry

FAISALABAD, Mar 30 (APP): National Textile University Faisalabad (NTUF) and Reverse Resources (RR) in collaboration with KnowTex have agreed to revolutionize Textile-to-Textile (T2T) recycling industry in Pakistan. According to a spokesman for NTUF, both institutions would strive to establish a structured framework for managing textile waste besides ensuring transparency and enabling verifiable traceability in the… Continue reading NTUF and RR agree to revolutionize T2T recycling industry

Abbottabad team wins NFYE

ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):The team from Abbottabad has won the National Final Award for Young Entrepreneurs (NFTE) with their business idea of making printed materials accessible to the visually impaired. Prince’s Trust International’s global research into the future of work showed that a quarter of young people in Pakistan are interested in entrepreneurship for their… Continue reading Abbottabad team wins NFYE

Capital maintains clean air for two consecutive days after prolonged dry spell

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP):The air quality of the federal capital remained healthy for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as the atmospheric pollutants remained below the threshold of the national environmental quality standards. The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) daily air quality report indicated a reduced ratio of air pollutants, recorded below permissible limits. The… Continue reading Capital maintains clean air for two consecutive days after prolonged dry spell

MD WASA for preparing waste water project design

MULTAN, Feb 02 (APP): Managing Director WASA, Chaudhary Muhammad Danish, said on Friday that the Waste Water Treatment Plant and Sludge Carrier project was a milestone. The start of the mega project would not only end the environmental pollution but also eliminate concerns regarding the disposal of sewage water in the canals and our future… Continue reading MD WASA for preparing waste water project design

Ali advises students to make career decisions based on future environmental, sectoral needs

ISLAMABAD, Jan 31 (APP):Caretaker Federal Minister for Energy, Muhammad Ali, on Wednesday advised the students to make their career decisions based on future environmental and sectoral needs. While inaugurating the first-ever national-level ‘Fuelling Futures Career Expo 2024,’ organized by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) in collaboration with Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), he highlighted the… Continue reading Ali advises students to make career decisions based on future environmental, sectoral needs

No-objection certificates approved for 18 business units

SARGODHA, Jan 27 (APP):The Divisional Environmental Committee approved No objection Certificates for 18 different commercial business units in the division. The meeting of the committee was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Sargodha Division Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti here on Saturday. A total of 22 cases were presented in the meeting for approval while four cases… Continue reading No-objection certificates approved for 18 business units

EPA team inspects 383 vehicles, indicates diesel HTV major smoke contributor

ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP):The Environmental Monitoring Team of the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) and the Islamabad Traffic Police conducted a week-long Vehicular Emission Control and Monitoring Campaign from January 9 to 17 across the federal capital. During the campaign, a total of 383 vehicles were inspected across various categories, including 80 buses, 47 vans,… Continue reading EPA team inspects 383 vehicles, indicates diesel HTV major smoke contributor

Pakistani student contributes to China’s migratory bird conservation efforts

BEIJING, Jan. 3 (APP):As winter sets in, flocks of whooper swans from Siberia migrate to the banks of the Yellow River in Pinglu County, north China’s Shanxi Province. This spectacle attracts numerous tourists and photographers. Pakistani student Anees Ur Rahman was one of them this winter. “These birds fascinate me and their presence enhances the… Continue reading Pakistani student contributes to China’s migratory bird conservation efforts

A view of garbage filled sewerage exit at Faridabad area creating environmental problems and needs the attention of concerned authorities

APP13-181222 FAISALABAD: December 18 - A view of garbage filled sewerage exit at Faridabad area creating environmental problems and needs the attention of concerned authorities. APP/TWR/.TZD
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A view of garbage filled sewerage exit at Faridabad area creating environmental problems and needs the attention of concerned authorities

APP08-011022 FAISALABAD: October 01 - A view of garbage filled sewerage exit at Faridabad area creating environmental problems and needs the attention of concerned authorities. APP
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A view of sewerage waste water drained in the Nou Bahar Canal making the water polluted and creating environmental problem and needs attention of the concerned authorities

APP30-230721 MULTAN: July 23 - A view of sewerage waste water drained in the Nou Bahar Canal making the water polluted and creating environmental problem and needs attention of the concerned authorities. APP photo by Tanveer Bukhari
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Pakistan ready to cooperate with friendly nations to promote blue economy: FM

KARACHI: February 15 - Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressed at 9th International Maritime Conference 2021 at National Institute of Maritime Affairs. APP

KARACHI, Feb 15 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said recognizing the importance of world’s oceans as global public commodity, Pakistan was committed to promote the prudent use of marine resources for socio-economic development, while ensuring environmental sustainability. “We are ready to cooperate and collaborate with other friendly nations and partners around the… Continue reading Pakistan ready to cooperate with friendly nations to promote blue economy: FM

Govt taking measures to quell smog

ISLAMABAD, Nov 08 (APP): Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, on Sunday said tackling smog-forming pollutant sources was the most effective way to quell the growing challenge of smog that causes serious health hazards and environmental hazards during winter months. Talking to media over growing challenge of Smog in Pakistan,… Continue reading Govt taking measures to quell smog

HYDERABAD: July 06 – A view of garbage at the middle of Pathan Colony Road creating environmental problems and needs the attention of concerned authorities. APP photo by Akram Ali

APP23-06 HYDERABAD: July 06 – A view of garbage at the middle of Pathan Colony Road creating environmental problems and needs the attention of concerned authorities. APP photo by Akram Ali
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KARACHI: June 14 – Residents of the Junejo Town facing environmental issue due to stench from a pile of rubbish and flow of sewage water on roadside, which could be cause of any disease in the area. APP photo by M Saeed Qureshi

APP28-14 KARACHI: June 14 - Residents of the Junejo Town facing environmental issue due to stench from a pile of rubbish and flow of sewage water on roadside, which could be cause of any disease in the area. APP photo by M Saeed Qureshi
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