As the past two decades have shown trying to get global agreement on tackling climate change seems to be futile. By comparison, more focused and limited interest of elites, however, are easier to push through, such as wars based on geopolitical threats, or economic crises
Furthermore, as the West has generally shown in the past decade or more (even when their economies were doing good) paying now for something that seems to be a problem in the future is hard to accept. It is easier, therefore, to stall and keep blaming China, India and other emerging nations despite the historical inequality of those emissions. But ignoring that makes it easier to hope these emerging nations will pick up the burden of addressing emissions rises.

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Shabbir grabs Pakistan Open Golf crown with 3 stroke lead

Pakistan’s star golfer star Muhammad Shabbir lived upto his billing when he grabbed the AKD 41st Pakistan Open Golf Championship crown with a clear cut three stroke lead over his main challenger Matloob Ahmed on Sunday.Bearded Shabbir was not at his brilliant best but remained consistent  throughout to end in a blaze of glory by playing par-72 fourth and final round to end with an aggregate of 282 at Defence Authority Golf and Country Club.

“To be frank I was not fully fit and was playing with lower back problem  which hindered my performance. But I am definitely very happy to maintain my top standing in Pakistan,” beaming Shabbir Iqbal commented.
“Before the event my practice level was not very high because of the  back problem but thanks Allah I won this prestigious event as well,” he added. 

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Hasan Sardar offers mediator’s role to resolve estranged Olympians-PHF standoff

Pakistan top star Hasan Sardar has offered the role of a mediator to resolve the standoff between the estranged group of Olympians and Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

“Being a former hockey Olympian I am badly disturbed with the issue and I wanted to play some role in resolving the issue,” the former Olympic centre-forward  told APP in an interview on Sunday.
“Estranged Olympians and PHF should come forward, sit together and resolve the matter and play their respective role in uplift and revival of the hockey in the country,” he said.
“I personally feel that PHF immediately withdraw the legal battle with the estranged Olympians and respectfully invite them to listen to their grievances. I am ready to help resolve the matter and play mediatory role,” he added.
“It’s my earnest desire that matter of differences should be resolved  amicably and I am keen to work for it,” the former chief selector remarked.  

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Consensus resolution passed at in-camera Joint Sitting of Parliament

ISLAMABAD, Oct 22 (APP): Following is the consensus resolution passed at the conclusion of the in-camera joint sitting of the parliament :-

“This in-camera joint session of Parliament has noted with great concern that extremism, militancy and terrorism in all forms and manifestations pose a grave danger to the stability and integrity of the nation-state. It was recalled that in the past the dictatorial regimes pursued policies aimed at perpetuating their own power at the cost of national interest.

This House, having considered the issue thoroughly and at great length is of the view that in terms of framing laws, building institutions, protecting our citizens from violence, eradication of terror at its roots, re-building our economy and developing opportunities for the disadvantaged, we all commit to the following:  

1.That we need an urgent review of our national security strategy and revisiting the methodology of combating terrorism in order to restore peace and stability to Pakistan and the region through an independent foreign policy.

2.The challenge of militancy and extremism must be met through developing a consensus and dialogue with all genuine stakeholders.

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Chinese Premier visit to further strengthen bilateral relations: Fauzia

ISLAMABAD Dec 19 (APP): Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Fauzia Wahab Sunday said that Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to Pakistan would further strengthen relations between the two countries.Talking to APP, she termed Chinese premier’s address to the parliament as historical one which reflects true spirit of strong-bonds between the two countries. She said address of the Chinese Premier once again testifies warm relations of two neighbouring countries.She said the governments of both countries have time and again vowed to further consolidate the Pakistan-China strategic partnership with the main objective of promoting and safeguarding the fundamental interests of their people.  The leadership of both the countries have expressed their firm resolve to carry forward the decades-old close friendship between the two countries for their mutual benefits.  The people of the two countries have also successfully carried forward their evergreen friendship, under all adversities.

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Salim Saifullah, chairman of Pakistan's Senate foreign relations committee, warned that relations, which are already at a low point, could worsen further following the decision by the U.S. House of Representatives-Senate panel.

"I don't think this is a wise move. It could hurt ties. There should instead be efforts to increase cooperation. I don't see any good coming out of this," Saifullah told Reuters.

But in Washington, State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said the United States and Pakistan had already been working together on the issue of homemade bombs, or improvised explosive devices.

"So if -- obviously if this legislation becomes law, we'll work with the government of Pakistan on how we can fulfill the requirements," she said

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