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Punjab’s ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ programme wins UN-Habitat honour
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has received the prestigious UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award in Oman in recognition of the provincial government’s flagship housing initiative, Apni Chhat Apna Ghar. The award recognises the programme’s efforts to provide affordable housing to eligible residents across Punjab. The initiative was officially launched on August 21, 2024, with implementation planned over a…
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Experts call for faster implementation of Karachi Climate Action Plan
KARACHI: Experts have expressed concern over the slow implementation of the Karachi Climate Action Plan (KCAP), warning that the city faces growing risks from extreme heat, urban flooding, drought, coastal hazards, air pollution and the rapid loss of green spaces. Speaking at a media dialogue jointly organised by The Knowledge Forum (TKF), Karachi Union of Journalists…
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Peshawar Launches Pink Bus Service for Women
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi inaugurated the pink bus service for women in Peshawar, along with 52 new hybrid buses, the solarisation of Chamkani depot and the newly established Mall of Hayatabad depot as part of efforts to expand and improve the province’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. Addressing the inauguration ceremony at…
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China Seeks Deeper Cooperation with South Punjab as CPEC Enters New Phase
LAHORE: Chinese Consul General in Lahore Sun Yan has called for deeper cooperation with South Punjab in agriculture, industry, education and healthcare, saying the region’s natural resources and substantial market potential offer significant opportunities for bilateral engagement. Mr Sun made the remarks during a three-day visit to Multan, where he met Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab…