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December 16, 2023

The platform offers innovative data collection tools that ensure micro-level knowledge of carbon footprints and emissions Ahya CEO Salaal Hasan at the COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates on December 1, 2023. — X/@ahyatech Despite the fact that countries are taking strict measures and adopting proactive policies to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions, the obstacles to mitigating carbon footprints are an uphill battle that requires a rather collective approach with an important role for private enterprises. Ahya Technologies – a startup based in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan – is one such company that aims to revolutionize the

December 13, 2023

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Business

FBR resists restructuring efforts

Islamabad: The caretaker government’s attempt to restructure the tax machinery again hit a snag after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) took a position that tax policy formulation cannot be transferred to any other department without new legislation. Sources told The Express Tribune that the FBR has sought guidelines from the Ministry of Justice on whether the function of tax policy formulation can be separated from the FBR. At present, the posts of Secretary Revenue Division and Chairman FBR are vested in one person and the functions of operations and policy formulation are performed by FBR. The FBR’s move followed

December 12, 2023

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Entertainment

Meghan Markle’s ‘desperate’ efforts to ‘unify’ Princess Kate’s charity work

Meghan Markle accused of trying to merge Princess Kate’s charity work with the Archewell Foundation Meghan Markle accused of trying to merge Princess Kate’s charity work with the Archewell Foundation Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have unveiled a promotional video showing the impact of their Archewell Foundation over the past year. The one-minute clip showcases the world and challenges the nonprofit supporting in 2022. Some found the timing of the video’s release suspicious, just hours after Princess Kate shared footage of herself volunteering at a baby bank with her children. Kate’s involvement with the Windsor center has received praise, fueling

November 5, 2023

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International

Rescue efforts were halted after the earthquake in Nepal

Search and rescue efforts after the earthquake in Nepal wrapped up on Sunday as the focus shifted to providing relief to survivors waiting for food and shelter, officials said 36 hours after the disaster struck. At least 157 people were killed in isolated western districts of the Himalayan country when the 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck late Friday. Many survivors spent the night under the open sky, their mud houses reduced to piles of rubble. Several people died in Nalgad village in the worst-hit Jajarkot district, where Mahesh Chanare prepared to cremate his father-in-law on Sunday. “The rest of my family is

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Rescue efforts were halted after the earthquake in Nepal

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