News stories for Zaki Abbas

Economic agency key to autonomous decision-making: speakers

NCSW head says empowering women’s choices a constitutional obligation Expert stresses reproductive Published 03 Dec, 2025 07:40am

Afghan refugees in Pakistan urge US to resume resettlement programme

Condemn Washington attack; say act of a single individual cannot be used to collectively punish loyal Afghan allies. Updated 01 Dec, 2025 07:37am

‘Implementation COP’ fails to live up to its name

No mention of fossil fuel phase-out in final text; vague promises for adaptation fund prompt call for reform. Updated 27 Nov, 2025 09:12am

G20 contributions ‘come nowhere close’ to climate commitments: Greenpeace

Report says climate goals lack ‘credible, actionable plans’ to phase out fossil fuels Published 18 Nov, 2025 05:22am

G20 NDCs ‘come nowhere close’ to climate commitments: Greenpeace

Report says climate goals lack ‘credible, actionable plans’ to phase out fossil fuels. Published 17 Nov, 2025 09:35pm

Much ground to cover as COP30 enters second week

Climate summit sees some progress on Global Goal on Adaptation; North-South divide mars talks despite early agenda adoption. Updated 17 Nov, 2025 09:57am

Anti-domestic violence bill promises ‘stringent penalties’ in ICT

Bill passed by NA proposes three-year imprisonment for offenders, offers comprehensive legal framework for victims. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 04:51pm

CLIMATE BYTE: Global South disproportionately vulnerable to climate change: watchdog

Risk index says climate disasters claimed over 832,000 lives from 1995 to 2024; Pakistan among top 20 vulnerable countries in long-term index. Published 13 Nov, 2025 05:05am

Saarc can drive climate action if revived: Bangladesh minister

Dawn speaks to Rizwana Hasan, who calls for transparency in climate finance and an end to debt-based funding. Updated 12 Nov, 2025 09:17am

Pakistan to tap Loss & Damage fund despite reservations

After specific allocations for island states and least-developed nations, countries like Pakistan will have to fight for a share.. Updated 06 Nov, 2025 06:50am

Pakistan to tap loss and damage fund despite reservations

Fund has about $300 million in total and pledges of $700m by the Global North countries. Published 05 Nov, 2025 10:40pm

Global panel proposed to combat elite wealth capture

In its report to the G20, experts led by Nobel Laureate Prof Joseph Stiglitz recommend the establishment of an international panel on inequality. Updated 05 Nov, 2025 09:58am

Art as a vehicle for inclusive community-building

ISLAMABAD: Funkari, founded by four young women, is an open studio in the capital where organisers use art as a... Published 22 Oct, 2025 05:24am

‘Beyond Words’: Artists explore abundance, economy

ISLAMABAD: An art exhibition titled ‘Beyond Words: Capturing the Divine and Sublime’ opened at Tanzara Gallery ... Published 03 Oct, 2025 06:56am

Veil lifted from country’s internet surveillance practices

Amnesty report finds ‘China-like’ surveillance in Pakistan, with authorities able to access citizens’ emails, calls, and interne Published 10 Sep, 2025 07:14am