Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
European airlines drop vague promises on carbon offsets
PARIS, OCT 21 (AFP/APP):European airlines are starting to become prudent when promoting flight carbon-offset measures, such as reforestation, following courtroom losses and stepped-up pressure by regulators. Dutch airline KLM, in March last year, lost a case about greenwashing — a practice in which companies are regarded as claiming to be more environmentally responsible than they really are. An Amsterdam court ruled it misled consumers with “vague and general” adverts about efforts to reduce the environmental impact of flying, including painting “an overly rosy picture” about the impact of measures suchRead More
US, Australia sign rare earths deal as Trump promises submarines
WASHINGTON, OCT 20 (AFP/APP): US President Donald Trump signed a deal on rare earth minerals Monday with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and said Washington’s key ally would get its coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines. The two leaders met at the White House to concentrate on a pair of areas — defense and critical minerals — in which Washington and Canberra are cooperating against what they view as an increasingly assertive China. Albanese said the rare earths deal would lead to $8.5 billion in critical minerals projects in Australia and takeRead More
Commerce minister, EU envoy discuss GSP-Plus, future trade collaboration
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (DNA): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Tuesday met with European Union (EU) Ambassador to Pakistan Raimundas Karoblis and discussed ongoing cooperation under the GSP-Plus framework, as well as new avenues to further strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between Pakistan and the European Union. Welcoming the ambassador, who called on him, the minister appreciated the EU’s continued support and constructive engagement with Pakistan under the GSP-Plus scheme, which has significantly contributed to Pakistan’s export growth and compliance with international conventions. He reaffirmed the government’sRead More
Pakistan opens its mining sector to Australian investment, says Minister Malik
Keynote Speech of Minister for Petroleum at IMARC 2025 ISLAMABAD, OCT 21 /DNA/ – Ali Pervaiz Malik, Minister for Energy (Petroleum Division), today delivered a keynote speech on “Pakistan’s Energy Transition and Critical Minerals Development: Unlocking New Frontiers for Global Partnership” at International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2025, held in Sydney. The Minister underscored Pakistan’s vast mineral potential and its unwavering commitment to forging a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. He articulated a clear vision where the nation’s rich geological endowments are developed responsibly, aligning economic growth with environmental stewardship.Read More