The COP28, the world’s largest climate change conference, commenced in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with President Dr. Sultan Al Jaber declaring, “hearing no objections, it is so decided,” accompanied by the resonating sound of the gavel and applause echoing through the room.
Within just an hour of this decision, a remarkable $420 million was pledged for the ‘loss and damage’ fund, underscoring the collective political commitment to supporting those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
King Charles III of Britain expressed his fervent hope that the UN’s COP28 climate talks would mark a “critical turning point” in the ongoing battle against global warming. Addressing world leaders in Dubai, he emphasized his heartfelt prayers for COP28 to catalyze genuine and transformative action.
Acknowledging countries like Pakistan grappling with the devastating effects of climate change, King Charles urged the international community to embrace green technology for a sustainable future.
The Govt Keeps Petrol Prices Unchanged, But Diesel And Kerosene Prices Reduced For The Next 15 Days
Meanwhile, the federal government reduced the price of diesel and kerosene while the price of petrol remained unchanged for the next 15 days.
The interim government said the petrol prices will hold steady at Rs281.34 for the next fortnight, starting December 1.
However, diesel price was reduced by Rs7 per liter to Rs289.71, reflecting the decline in global oil rates.
Furthermore, the cost of kerosene oil was trimmed by Rs3.82 per liter to Rs201.16, and the price of light diesel oil was adjusted down by Rs4.52 per liter to Rs175.93.
Earlier today, the government implemented a 1.5% reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), while domestic cylinder rates showed an increase of Rs45.18 according to the notification.
In recent weeks the government had already decreased petrol and diesel prices by Rs2.04 and Rs6.47, respectively, as part of the regular fortnightly revisions.
