Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Climate a focal point of Dutch govt

Climate a focal point

THE HAGUE – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s fourth coalition government took office on January 10 a record 10 months after elections, with pledges to spend big on climate change and coronavirus. The new government, formed after gruelling negotiations, has earmarked a frugality-busting 35 billion euros ($40 billion) over the next 10 years for climate … Read more

Queen Maxima arrives Pakistan on a three-day look up

Queen Maxima arrives Pakistan on a three-day look up

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrives Pakistan here on Monday (today) for a three-day visit in her capacity as the UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development. During the look up, the Queen will call on President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan besides engagements with a range of stakeholders … Read more