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IRS-SIF holds dialogue on examining ‘Climate Change Strategies’
ISLAMABAD, JUN 01 (DNA): The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), in collaboration with Secours Islamique France (SIF)-Pakistan, organized a high-level Science-Policy Dialogue titled “From Global Stocktake to Implementation: Catalyzing Effective Climate Action” to examine pathways for translating global climate commitments into practical and regionally relevant implementation strategies. The dialogue brought together representatives from international organizations, government institutions, development agencies, academia, and civil society to deliberate on the evolving climate governance landscape following the first Global Stocktake (GST) under the Paris Agreement and subsequent international climate negotiations, said a press releaseRead More
Dust-thunderstorm, rain predicted
ISLAMABAD, Jun 01 (DNA): The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday forecast dust-thunderstorm rain in various parts of the country from June 02 to 05 under the influence of a westerly wave likely to approach the upper parts of the country on Tuesday (June 2). According to the PMD, scattered dust-thunderstorm rain, accompanied by isolated heavy falls and hailstorms, is expected in Islamabad and several districts of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Murree, Galliyat, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Mandi Bahauddin, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Hafizabad, Wazirabad, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Narowal, Sahiwal, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh,Read More
Japan wants Iran to show ‘maximum flexibility’ for US deal, PM Takaichi tells Pezeshkian
TOKYO, JUN 1: Iran should demonstrate “maximum flexibility” to seize the opportunity to reach a ceasefire agreement with the US, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in a Monday phone call, Takaichi said. Takaichi, speaking to reporters after the call, said she also strongly demanded that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened soon to secure free and safe navigation for ships from Asia and all other nations. Takaichi did not elaborate on Pezeshkian’s response, but she said the two leaders pledged further close communication.
Kuwait condemns Iran’s attack
News Desk DUBAI: Kuwait has condemned Iran’s “heinous” and repeated attacks, which it described as a dangerous escalation and a direct assault on the country’s security. “The heinous and repeated Iranian attacks … represent a dangerous escalation and a direct assault on the security and stability” of Kuwait, a statement from the Kuwaiti foreign ministry said, “not to mention the grave threat they pose to the safety of civilians and vital facilities in the country.” The continuation and repetition of these aggressions undermine efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and threatenRead More
Germany, Pakistan sign €40.5 million agreement
Ambassador Lepel highlighted the importance of the collaboration, stating that Germany and Pakistan are “investing in a more resilient and sustainable future together. Mahnoor Ansar ISLAMABAD, JUN 1 /DNA/ – Germany and Pakistan have taken another step toward strengthening their longstanding partnership with the signing of a €40.5 million agreement aimed at supporting projects in climate action, renewable energy, and social protection. The agreement was signed by Ina Lepel, German Ambassador to Pakistan, and Humair Karim, representing Pakistan’s Economic Affairs Division, through the German development agency GIZ. The funding willRead More
Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon are delaying diplomacy
TEHRAN, JUN 1: Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the US-Iran conflict on a lack of trust, contradictory positions from Washington and continued Israeli attacks in the region. “Negotiations have started amid severe suspicion and mistrust, and the exchange of messages is taking place in this atmosphere,” foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, adding that the two countries had not yet reached a final conclusion. “The other party is constantly changing its views and putting forward new or contradictory demands (…) it is natural thatRead More