Oracle Power, UK-based energy developer has submitted a proposal to Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) for 660MW plant in Block VI of Thar desert, Pakistan. Chinese state-owned entities Sichuan Provincial Investment Group (SCIG) and Power China International Group consortium with Oracle Power to develop project. Newly combined lignite coal mine and power plant will […]…Read More

Pakistan marked World Wildlife Day with firm commitment

April 3rd, 2018 | Hina Baloch | No Comments

“This day gives us the opportunity to renew Pakistan’s commitment for nature conservation and to raise awareness of the importance of the iconic wildlife species,” this was stated by Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Mushahidullah Khan in the International Wildlife Day 2018 message. He stressed the need for increasing acceptance for wildlife by conversation […]…Read More

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Message from David Molden Director-General of ICIMOD

May 25th, 2015 | Technology Times | No Comments

EACH YEAR, ICIMOD joins the world on the International Day for Biological Diversity to appreciate the world’s rich diversity of living beings. This day provides us with an opportunity to reaffirm our commitments, strengthen our actions, and celebrate our achievements to protect, conserve, and sustainably use biodiversity - the foundation of life on Earth and the basis for sustainable development. Biodiversity and human wellbeing are inextricably linked. The goods that sustain our…Read More

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Unhygienic effects of cockroaches and their remedies for human health

April 24th, 2018 | No Comments

Cockroaches are undesirable pests in households and buildings. During night, they visit for food in food storage areas, kitchens, and other severe places. They are called pest due to their dirty habits and unpleasant smell. They play a vital role as a carrier of various intestinal diseases such as Cholera, Typhoid and dysentery. They are […]…Read More

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Plastic pollution threatening aquatic life

April 3rd, 2018 | No Comments

Freshwater fishes are now the most threatened set of marine life. Most of the threats to freshwater fishes along with other freshwater biological diversity is habitat modification, destruction, overfishing, forestry practice, climate change and water pollution. The rising trend of use of plastic bags, especially possess a huge threat to marine life. The issue of […]…Read More

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Oracle Power to build 660MW plant in Thar

November 21st, 2017 | No Comments