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World

Global agreement to fight plastic pollution could create new jobs, boost economies

US plastics value chain alone is projected to see 27% increase in jobs

Published 22 Aug, 2025 07:46pm

Pakistan

Punjab to register factories manufacturing single-use plastic shopping bags

Registration fee has also been changed

Published 01 Dec, 2024 07:41pm

Pakistan

KP to enforce new taxes, ban plastic and new hotels for tourists

The revenue generated will be allocated to initiatives aimed at preventing environmental pollution

Published 17 Oct, 2024 01:16pm

Pakistan

Sindh bans use of plastic water bottles in govt offices

New guidelines aim to promote environmentally friendly practices within government institutions

Updated 17 Aug, 2024 12:05am

Pakistan

Punjab to impose complete ban on plastic bags from June 5

Electric buses being introduced to combat climate change, says Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb

Updated 22 Apr, 2024 07:26pm

World

In climate push, German chemical maker swaps oil for sugar

Some experts are sceptical about such an approach

Updated 10 Mar, 2024 05:30pm

World

Dubai begins year 2024 with ban on plastic bags

Violators of the ban will be fined Dh200

Updated 01 Jan, 2024 06:28pm

Pakistan

Climate activism: Peshawar woman turns plastic waste into artsy accessories

Nadia Qureshi is making small efforts against the city's waste problem

Updated 01 Jan, 2024 03:26pm

Life & Style

PepsiCo sued by New York state over plastic pollution

PepsiCo says company is 'serious' about plastic reduction and has been 'transparent' in its efforts

Published 16 Nov, 2023 04:45pm