ISLAMABAD, JUL 8 /DNA/ – Recognizing the growing role of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in addressing climate change, biodiversity loss and disaster risks, WWF-Pakistan in collaboration with Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), brought together senior government leaders, policymakers, development partners, academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector, to identify practical pathways for scaling up Nature-based Solutions (NbS) across Pakistan during a two-day national seminar held in Islamabad. The seminar provided a national platform to strengthen partnerships and accelerate the integration of NbS into climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction and sustainableRead More

ISLAMABAD, Jul 8: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Wednesday that under the 100 MW Solar Energy Project for Gilgit-Baltistan, 18 MW of rooftop solar systems, including battery storage, will be installed on 499 government buildings by December 2026. In addition, the PC-I for the 82 MW utility-scale solar project has been submitted to the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) for approval. Officials informed that the 82 MW utility-scale solar project is expected to benefit approximately 1.3 million people. Upon completion, the project will significantly improveRead More

TEHRAN, JUL 8 /DNA/ – The Secretary-General of the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), H.E. Ambassador Sohail Mahmood, concluded a two-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran from 2 to 4 July 2026. The visit, which included participation in the official ‘Farewell and Tribute Ceremony’ held in honor of His Eminence Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, underscored the deep bonds of solidarity between the D-8 Secretariat and the people of Iran. Accompanied by Mr. Muhammad Bilal Khan, Executive Assistant, the Secretary-General conveyed profound condolences on behalf of theRead More