Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
Extreme weather threatens Canada’s hydropower future
MANICOUAGAN, CANADA, NOV 26 (AFP/APP): Hydropower production in Canada is plummeting as extreme weather linked to climate change, particularly sudden swings between drought and flood, hampers output while threatening the structure of dams themselves. A world leader in hydroelectricity, Canada has also been forced to cut exports to the United States, which have reached their lowest levels in 14 years, according to the national statistics agency. For three straight months earlier this year, Canada had to import energy from the US — a first in eight years,Read More
First convocation of School of Allied Health Sciences at CMH Lahore Medical College
ISLAMABAD, NOV 26: The first convocation of the School of Allied Health Sciences at CMH Lahore Medical College was held, where 169 graduates received their degrees. The graduates included 83 Doctors of Physical Therapy and 86 Doctors of Medical Imaging. Lieutenant General Syed Amir Raza, Commander Lahore Corps, graced the event as the chief guest. Professor Dr. Muhammad Arshad, Rector of the University of Lahore, presented the degrees to the graduates. The ceremony also recognized the outstanding performance of several graduates, with certificates and medals awarded to the top achievers.Read More
Bushra Bibi-led PTI convoy reaches D-Chowk amid army deployment, heavy shelling
ISLAMABAD, NOV 26: The protest convoy of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – led by Bushra Bibi – has reached D-Chowk in Islamabad after traveling from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where it has encountered intense resistance. In response to escalating violence, police have begun heavy shelling to disperse the protesters, while PTI workers are retaliating by pelting stones at the law enforcement officials. Tear gas is being fired in an attempt to control the crowd, but the situation continues to deteriorate as clashes intensify. Police given full powers Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi addressed theRead More
Zimbabwe win toss, elect to bat in second ODI against Pakistan
Bulawayo, NOV 26: Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first in the do-or-die second match of three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan in Bulawayo on Tuesday. The Green Shirts face losing their first-ever three-match ODI series to Zimbabwe, a team generally regarded as the underdog in this game, following a startling 80-run loss in the rain-hit series opener. Zimbabwe have never been able to win a three-match ODI series, despite having some noteworthy wins over Pakistan, such as a one-off ODI victory in 1995, an ODIRead More