Govt plans $615m green financing initiative to avoid 80m tonnes of CO2 emissions

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (ABC): Pakistan is planning a $615 million green financing initiative aimed at improving export competitiveness while avoiding up to 80 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions over the programme’s lifespan. According to documents available with Wealth Pakistan, the initiative, titled Enhancing Green Export Capacity Through Green Financing, is being led…

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Punjab ramps up flood prevention drive ahead of monsoon

ISLAMABAD, May 18 (ABC): The Punjab Irrigation Department has launched pre-flood inspections of irrigation infrastructure, including spurs, embankments, and canal headworks across the province, as part of its efforts to prepare for potential flooding during the upcoming monsoon season. The inspections are being carried out by designated teams, supported by allied departments and law enforcement…

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