In its new report, Wastewater: Turning problem to solution, UNEP warned that only 11 per cent of treated wastewater is reused while around half of the world’s untreated wastewater still enters rivers, lakes and seas. Furthermore, CO2 emissions from wastewater are substantial, hovering slightly below those from the global aviation industry. With the right…
That’s the message from the group of eight experts, including Ashwini K.P., the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, who urged Greece on Wednesday to investigate alleged violations against asylum-seekers. They said that they were “particularly concerned” by the failure of the country’s security personnel and coast guard to provide “prompt and effective” assistance…
An agreement to restore relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran was brokered by China; Photo: File Riyadh: The Cabinet of Saudi Arabia has jointly welcomed the restoration of relations with Iran and said that it is looking forward to the beginning of a new era of relations with Iran. According to the Saudi media, while…
Caretaker Home Minister Sindh Brigadier Retired Haris Nawaz and Sindh Home Secretary visited Central Police Office Karachi. According to the spokesman, the IG Sindh and other senior police officers welcomed the CPO on his arrival. On this occasion, DIGSPU gave a briefing on CPEC and non-CPEC projects. Chinese experts associated with the project also spoke…
File photo The violence against Christians started from the state of Manipur and has now spread to New Delhi. According to media reports, 35 to 40 armed men attacked Christians in Kunai Delhi on August 20. Reports also revealed that the attackers belonged to extremist organizations like RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal. Hindu extremists vandalized…
Islamabad: Caretaker Federal Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti has said that there is no room for terrorism and extremism in Pakistan. During his visit to the National Counter-Terrorism Authority (NECTA) headquarters, Caretaker Federal Interior Minister Sarfaraz Bugti was given a detailed briefing by the National Coordinator of NECTA, Muhammad Tahir Rai. Meanwhile, he reviewed the security…
Lahore: Due to lack of service structure, veterinary doctors started running away from jobs in zoos and wildlife parks managed by Punjab Wildlife. In the last few years, several veterinarians from Lahore Zoo alone have gone abroad, currently Punjab Wildlife is facing a severe shortage of veterinarians. Lahore Zoo, Lahore Safari Zoo and Wildlife Park…
6 women among those killed in bus accident in Mexico, Photo: File Mexico City: In a terrible traffic accident in Mexico, 16 passengers died and 36 were injured, while the death toll is expected to rise. According to the World News Agency, a high-speed passenger bus and a trawler collided on the Oaxaca highway in…
(Photo: Video Grab) Rawalpindi: There was a drop scene in the case of rape of a woman in Benazir Bhutto General Hospital, in which the victim woman deviated from her statement. Interim bail of the accused was granted after the plaintiff in the case refused to give her statement. The woman says that I was…
File photo The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved to increase the price of electricity by Rs 5 40 paise per unit. A hearing was held in Nepra on the fourth quarter adjustment of the financial year 2022-23. Nepra has given approval for the fourth quarter adjustment of the year 2022-23. Nepra will…
