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Islamabad- As Pakistan readies its Federal Budget for 2025–26, CoRe Alliance has put forward a comprehensive set of proposals to accelerate the shift to a circular economy. Backed by leading private and development sector organizations, CoRe has recommended policy measures to strengthen recycling infrastructure, stimulate green jobs, and address Pakistan’s mounting waste challenges.

Central to CoRe’s proposals is a request for a five-year tax exemption for Packaging Recovery Organizations, a zero-tariff regime on recycling equipment and Reverse Vending Machines, and GST exemptions on services related to waste sorting, collection, and recycling. The Alliance is also advocating for financial incentives or tax rebates for companies that meet recycling targets […]

Islamabad- As Pakistan readies its Federal Budget for 2025–26, CoRe Alliance has put forward a comprehensive set of proposals to accelerate the shift to a circular economy. Backed by leading private and development sector organizations, CoRe has recommended policy measures to strengthen recycling infrastructure, stimulate green jobs, and address Pakistan’s mounting waste challenges. Read More »

The Hashtag Wars: How Online Hate Campaigns Are Engineered

Social media in Pakistan is not just a battleground for public opinion—it is a weaponized space where digital hate campaigns are systematically engineered. A recent research research study on tackling marginalization in online spaces reveals that these campaigns are not spontaneous expressions of public outrage but strategically designed attacks, often orchestrated by political parties, religious

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Nestlé Pakistan Embarks on 100,000-Tree Urban Forest Project in Islamabad with CDA

What Happened: Nestlé Pakistan, in collaboration with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), has launched a large-scale afforestation project to plant 100,000 trees in Islamabad under the Nestlé Cares program. What you need to know: The initiative, inaugurated by PM’s Climate Change Coordinator Romina Khurshid Alam, aligns with Nestlé’s goal of achieving Net Zero by 2050.

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Government and Businesses Unite to Simplify Laws and Boost Economy

What Happened: At a national gathering in Bhurban, government and private sector leaders agreed on the urgent need to align laws on taxes and environmental regulations. What you need to know: Hosted by CoRe Alliance, Baby Food and Nutrition Council, and Fruit Juice Council, the event highlighted that harmonization is crucial for business growth, economic

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Why Has Pakistan Struggled to Achieve Sustainable Long-Term Economic Growth?

Pakistan, despite its vast potential, has failed to achieve sustained economic growth and development. Jamil Nasir’s Development Challenges of Pakistan: Constraints and Choices, published by Palgrave Macmillan, offers a critical examination of Pakistan’s economic shortcomings. Drawing from his extensive experience as an economic policymaker, Nasir goes beyond conventional economic indicators to explore the deeper societal,

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Nestlé Pakistan shines as a top winner at the 1st OICCI Climate Excellence Awards, winning the prestigious Climate Champion Award!

Nestlé Pakistan’s efforts towards climate action, sustainability, renewable energy, and regenerative agriculture were recognized at the 1st OICCI Climate Excellence Awards, as it won the top Climate Champion Award, held during the two-day 3rd Pakistan Climate Conference 2025.

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Nestlé Pakistan takes another step forward in renewable energy, inaugurates biomass boiler plant in Kabirwala, Punjab

Nestlé inaugurated a biomass boiler at its Kabirwala Factory, advancing its PKR 2 billion commitment to renewable energy and sustainability in Pakistan. The initiative reduces GHG emissions, aligning with Nestlé’s 2050 Net Zero ambitions and Pakistan’s UN climate goals.

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Pakistan’s first hot air balloon has been seized by authorities

The police have confiscated Mansehra’s first hot air balloon along with its equipment. As per reports, the authorities took action due to the absence of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the administration. Officials highlighted that operating the balloon without authorization could endanger public safety. Notably, Pakistan’s inaugural hot air balloon was launched on December

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Indians are now the largest group of property owners in London

A report by Barratt London has revealed that Indians are now the largest group of property owners in London. This includes long-term UK residents of Indian descent, non-resident Indians (NRIs), investors, students, and families relocating for education. According to the report, after Indians, the largest property-owning groups are English and Pakistani citizens. Indian buyers typically

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