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Pakistan’s energy intensity the highest in South Asia, warns World Bank

Pakistan’s suffers from inefficient industrial processes, rising costs, and heavy fossil fuel dependence; the World Bank warns that without integrated reforms in energy efficiency and decarbonisation supported by financing and policy clarity, Pakistan’s economic and climate goals are at risk.

To realise Pakistan’s industrial potential and climate commitments, the report urges clear policy direction, incentives for efficiency, and robust financing mechanisms. — THE THURSDAY TIMES
On its second anniversary, SIFC enabled PayPal-mediated payments for 10,000 Pakistani freelancers, allowing direct transfers to local bank accounts without individual PayPal access. — MONTAGE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
VPNs enable access to restricted platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Bluesky in Pakistan. — Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Join Bluesky now – download, sign up, and dive into the new decentralised social experience. — MAURO PIMENTEL/AFP via Getty Images
Jay Graber, the lead behind Bluesky’s decentralised, user-driven platform offers an escape from traditional social media’s limitations, quickly gaining millions of users. — BLUESKY
Bluesky attracts global stars, politicians, and media, redefining social media with a fresh, community-driven approach. — MONTAGE/THE THURSDAY TIMES | VARIOUS
Worsening conditions prevail for dengue as climate change fuels mosquito breeding in Bangladesh. — MD Abu Sufian Jewel/NurPhoto via Getty Images

বাংলাদেশে ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ প্রাদুর্ভাবে ৪০০-রও বেশি মৃত, পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের প্রতিশ্রুতি

বাংলাদেশ ডেঙ্গুর ভয়াবহ সংকটে পড়েছে, যেখানে বাড়তে থাকা কেস, দীর্ঘায়িত বর্ষা ও ভারী বৃষ্টিপাতের মধ্যে ৪০০-রও বেশি মানুষের মৃত্যু হয়েছে; পাকিস্তান সাহায্যের হাত বাড়িয়েছে।

Worsening conditions prevail for dengue as climate change fuels mosquito breeding in Bangladesh. — MD Abu Sufian Jewel/NurPhoto via Getty Images
US-UAE partnership at COP29 advances climate-focused agriculture with $29bn in funding. — Alamy Stock Photo
Bluesky, the decentralized platform, is fast becoming Pakistan’s go-to for uncensored conversations amid a landscape of restrictions. — MONTAGE/THE THURSDAY TIMES | Anna Barclay/Getty Images
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