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Shaukat Korai is a Karachi based journalist of Pakistan.
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Relatives of the missing persons protest in Karachi on Eid day
On June 17, 2024, families of missing nationalist political and social workers from Sindh, alongside the Sindh Sujagi Forum, protested outside the Karachi Press Club on Eid day. They demanded the recovery of missing individuals, highlighting a growing human rights crisis in Sindh. The protest included relatives of missing persons like Basheeran, wife of Pathan Zuhrani, and Sorath Lohar, daughter of slain leader Hidayat Lohar. Protestors called on international organizations and human rights bodies for assistance, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for justice and the safe return of their loved ones.
Transgender Community Protests in Karachi, Demands Action and Protection
The transgender community in Karachi held a protest at the Karachi Press Club on March 23, demanding justice for an assault incident on March 18 in Gulistan-e-Johar and calling for action against the perpetrators and protection for their community. Despite filing a complaint, no arrests have been made. Shehzadi Rai, a transgender rights activist and councillor, criticized the police for their inaction, citing their preoccupation with the PSL security. Community leader Bandiya Rana threatened a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly if their demands are not met. Participants expressed feelings of dehumanization and a lack of safety, with student Noor-e-Hira highlighting the denial of their constitutional rights.
SHC Grants Foreign Husbands of Pakistani Wives Right to Pursue Pakistani Citizenship
The Sindh High Court has ruled that foreign husbands of Pakistani women have the right to pursue Pakistani citizenship, addressing a discriminatory provision in the Citizenship Act, 1951. This landmark decision follows petitions from women seeking citizenship for their foreign spouses, highlighting the court's commitment to gender equality. The ruling has been praised by advocates and legal experts, who emphasize its significance in promoting equal rights. The decision contrasts with previous practices and opens a debate on citizenship rights, particularly for women married to non-Pakistani men.
Sindh’s home-based women workers struggle to attain minimum wage, despite government increase
In November 2023, the Sindh government raised the minimum wage for unskilled workers to Rs32,000, but most home-based women workers still earn below this threshold. Despite legislation, enforcement remains weak, with many workers earning as little as Rs10,000 to Rs20,000. Nasir Mansoor from the Sindh Minimum Wages Board and Zehra Khan from the Home Based Women Workers Federation highlight the challenges in implementing the wage laws. Iqbal Ahmed Detho of the Sindh Human Rights Commission has raised complaints with government authorities. Workers plan to protest if the situation does not improve.
Blue Carbon, PNG Govt Unite For Paris Agreement Projects At COP28
Blue Carbon, in partnership with the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG), is advancing projects under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, marked by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at COP28 in Dubai. The collaboration, involving key figures such as PNG's Prime Minister James Marape and Blue Carbon's CEO Josiane Sadaka, focuses on cooperative climate solutions, including the evaluation of PNG's mangrove areas for CO2 sequestration. This initiative underscores a significant global effort in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices.
Comoros, Blue Carbon Ink MoU To Address Climate Crisis
Blue Carbon, an environmental solutions developer from the UAE, has signed an MoU with the Union of Comoros to promote carbon credit origination and sustainable strategies in forestry and coastal ecosystems. The partnership, aligned with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, aims to generate mitigation outcomes and secure climate financing for Comoros, a nation vulnerable to extreme climatic events. The signing ceremony took place during COP28 in Dubai, attended by key figures including Houmed M’Saidie, Josiane Sadaka, and Sheikh Ahmed Dalmouk Al Maktoum. This collaboration underscores the global effort to combat climate change and support sustainable development.
Blue Carbon's MOU Signing With Saint Lucia Sets The Stage For Article 6 Exploration At COP28
Blue Carbon, a UAE-based environmental solutions developer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the government of Saint Lucia at COP28 in Dubai. This collaboration aims to explore and develop mitigation outcomes (MOs) under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which can be transacted as Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs). The MOU is a significant step towards achieving the Paris Agreement's targets, offering Caribbean countries like Saint Lucia access to climate financing and resilience funding. Blue Carbon's strategic partnerships in the Caribbean, including with Dominica and the Bahamas, underscore its commitment to advancing climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Bahamas, UAE's Blue Carbon Ink MoU For Advancing Climate Initiatives
Blue Carbon and the Government of the Bahamas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at COP28 in Dubai to explore carbon credit opportunities from transformative projects within the Bahamas. This partnership aims to enhance climate resilience, promote sustainable development, and facilitate the establishment of Article 6 infrastructure for high-integrity carbon credits. The collaboration focuses on conserving and restoring marine ecosystems, particularly seagrass and coral reefs, to mitigate the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events.
Dominica, Blue Carbon Join Hands For Sustainable Climate Solutions
Dominica and UAE-based Blue Carbon signed an MOU to cooperate on carbon trading in line with Paris Agreement Article 6, focusing on climate change mitigation and removal. The signing in Dubai, attended by Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Blue Carbon's Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Dalmouk Al Maktoum, aims to address climate challenges faced by small island nations like Dominica. The collaboration will work on sustainable development, financial returns, job creation, and carbon credit transfers, with Blue Carbon specializing in environmental asset creation and Dominica committed to sustainability and climate resilience.
UAE Intending To Strike Oil And Gas Deals At COP28
The UAE plans to leverage its position as host of the UN COP28 conference to negotiate oil and gas deals with at least 15 nations, as revealed by leaked documents. These negotiations, involving the state oil company Adnoc and the renewable energy company Masdar, are seen as conflicting with the conference's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to 1.5C. The appointment of Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, CEO of Adnoc and Masdar, as COP President has raised concerns about a conflict of interest.
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