Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Pakistan and ADB Eye Carbon Markets as Next Frontier for Green Growth
ISLAMABAD: MAY 29 (DNA):Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik, met with a high-level delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Mr. Toru Kubo, Senior Director of Climate Change and Sustainable Development (CCSD), to explore collaborative opportunities in carbon markets and forge the path for a new climate strategy grounded in economic and environmental synergy. The meeting marked a significant step forward in aligning Pakistan’s national climate strategy with international best practices and market-driven climate finance solutions. Both sides agreed to formulate a comprehensive,Read More
Pakistan crush India to reach final of U12 ATF South Asia Championship
KARACHI, MAY 29 (DNA): Pakistan’s under-12 boys’ tennis team stormed into the final of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) South Asia Championship with a dominant 2-0 victory over arch-rivals India in the semifinals on Thursday. The young Pakistani squad outclassed their opponents in straight sets, with Rashid Ali defeating B.C. Thanush Shekar 6-2, 6-3, while Muhammad Shayan Afridi overpowered Khatri Nayan 6-0, 6-1. The win sets up a title clash against hosts Sri Lanka on Friday. Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) President Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi hailed the victory as a proud moment.Read More
Palmer shines as Chelsea cruise past Betis Conference League win
Victory for Chelsea breaks a long-standing pattern of success for Spanish clubs WROCLAW: Chelsea roared back to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw on Wednesday, becoming the first club to claim all four major European trophies. Manuel Pellegrini’s enterprising Betis caught the favourites cold in Poland with an early goal from Abde Ezzalzouli, but Enzo Maresca’s team were a different side in the second half. Two goals in five minutes changed the face of the match, with man of the match Cole Palmer creatingRead More
Govt promoting sports under PM’s youth empowerment program: Engr Amir Muqam
PESHAWAR, May 29 (APP/DNA):Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit Baltistan and SAFRON Engr Amir Muqam here Thursday said that Federal Government was promoting sports under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program in order to raise Pakistani flag high internationally. He expressed these views while addressing an impressive function of Boxing trial Peshawar region for women under the Prime Minister’s talent hunt youth sports league as a chief guest at Qayyum Sports Complex here. In his key note address, Engr Amir Muqam said that Pakistan has ruled over cricket, squash, hockey andRead More
DPM Dar in Hong Kong for signing of IOMed, other bilateral engagements
HONG KONG, May 29 (APP/DNA):Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Thursday arrived here for the signing ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed). Deputy Secretary for Justice for Hong Kong Dr Cheung Kwok-kwan, Ambassador of Pakistan to China Khalil Hashmi, and Consul General of Pakistan to Hong Kong Riaz Ahmed Sheikh received the deputy prime minister at the airport in Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China. During the two-day visit, DPM Dar will also hold several bilateral engagements on the sidelines of theRead More
Gaza kids shot in head, pregnant women ripped apart: Pakistani-American surgeon’s testimony shocks UNSC
UNITED NATIONS, May 29 (APP/DNA):An American trauma surgeon of Pakistani origin who volunteered at the European Hospital in the Gaza Strip earlier this year described the situation as a “rain of fire and death” during a UN Security Council briefing on the Middle East situation on Wednesday. “During mass casualty events, we dealt with the rain of fire and death falling around us everywhere,” Dr. Feroze Sidhwa said, recounting the horrors he witnessed, particularly during the Israeli violation of a ceasefire on March 18. Dr. Sidhwa, 41, was born inRead More