Pakistan aims to become zero-waste economy by 2050
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan aims to become a zero-waste economy…
Pakistan aims to become zero-waste economy by 2050
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan aims to become a zero-waste economy by 2050 while installing up to 300 megawatts of waste-to-energy capacity by 2040. According to a policy document available with Wealth Pakistan, the strategy sets out a transition towards a resource-efficient system that maximises reuse and recycling, with a target of equipping all major cities…
Over Rs 580m spent under rural development project in KP
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has spent over Rs 580 million during Fiscal Year 2025-26 under the World Bank-funded KP Rural Investment and Institutional Support Project, aimed at improving rural infrastructure, public services and institutional capacity in the province’s merged districts. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the total cost of…
Pakistan sets target of 95% renewable electricity by 2040
ISLAMABAD, May 11 (ABC): Pakistan aims to generate 95% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2040, while achieving a 60% clean energy share by 2030, according to an official document outlining the country’s long-term energy transition strategy. The document, available with Wealth Pakistan, sets out an ambitious roadmap to transform Pakistan into a majority-renewable…
Aga Khan Foundation, Bank Alfalah launch Rs66m flood rehabilitation programme in GB
ISLAMABAD, May 8 (ABC): Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan, in partnership with Bank Alfalah, has launched a Rs66 million rehabilitation programme to restore critical infrastructure and improve climate resilience in flood-affected communities across Gilgit-Baltistan. The initiative will be implemented with support from the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, Focus Humanitarian Assistance, and the Aga Khan Rural…
One year of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” a matter of national pride: Sajida Farooq Tarrar
LAHORE, May 8 (ABC): Sajida Farooq Tarrar, mother of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarrar, said that the completion of one year of “Maarka-e-Haq” and “Bunyan-un-Marsoos” is a matter of pride for the entire nation and reflects Pakistan’s unity, stability, and national solidarity. She expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held at…
Over 5m women, children benefit from climate resilience project in 87 flood-hit districts
ISLAMABAD, May 08 (ABC): Over 5.46 million pregnant women and children under the age of two have benefited from the Social Protection for Health and Climate Resilience project implemented by the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in 87 flood-affected districts, according to a document available with Wealth Pakistan. Funded by the German Development Bank KfW…
Over 4m people connect to broadband services in Balochistan’s remote areas
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): The government has made extensive efforts to extend digital connectivity to 3,793 remote areas of Balochistan, with 31 access projects launched in the province to date. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the Universal Service Fund’s 3G/4G access programme has made substantial progress since its inception. Out of a total…
Govt plans to generate 500MW from Keenjhar Lake floating solar project
ISLAMABAD, May 07 (ABC): The government planned a 500-megawatt floating solar power project at the Keenjhar Lake in Sindh for the generation of clean, renewable energy to support the country’s growing energy needs while reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the $243.63 million project will generate around 861.91…
Pakistan to double agri exports to China, Gulf under Climate Prosperity Plan
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (ABC): The government plans to double agricultural exports to China and the Gulf region by 2035 by adopting climate-smart techniques under the newly unveiled Pakistan Climate Prosperity Plan According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, this plan marks a strategic shift, integrating climate resilience and green growth initiatives with the…
Pakistan plans to climate-proof 75% infrastructure by 2040
ISLAMABAD, May 06 (ABC):Pakistan plans to climate-proof 75% of its major infrastructure and upgrade 70% of critical assets in flood and heat-prone areas by 2040, besides developing 25 Resilient Growth Zones by 2030. According to a document available with Wealth Pakistan, the country aims to strengthen physical infrastructure against intensifying climate risks and ensure long-term…
