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Lahore struggles with severe smog crisis, 1.9m affected in Punjab

Cities like Mailsi and Pattoki are similarly affected as well

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:20am

Pakistan

Weather to remain dry in most parts of Pakistan, predicts PMD

Smog is expected to persist across much of Punjab

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:34am

Pakistan

Fact check: Will Punjab police crack down on journalists?

The misinformation originated from a Facebook post on October 24

Published 07 Nov, 2024 02:59pm

Pakistan

PMD predicts dry, cold weather in several cities

Cloudy conditions with chances of rain and light snowfall in mountainous regions

Published 07 Nov, 2024 09:28am

Pakistan

Punjab increases penalties for forest offences under new regulations

Provincial government set to establish Forest Protection Force

Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:51am

Pakistan

Punjab’s Public Accounts Committee to prioritise underperforming departments

Second meeting is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday)

Published 06 Nov, 2024 12:46am

Pakistan

PMD predicts dry weather in most of Pakistan, but some cities could get rain

Smog will be experienced whole week in areas of Punjab

Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:13am

Pakistan

Lahore primary schools closed for one week due to smog

Aurangzeb explainied that strong winds from India pushed the AQI above 1000 in Lahore

Updated 03 Nov, 2024 07:57pm

Pakistan

PMD makes prediction for cold weather across country as November begins

However, Sindh and Balochistan will remain warm

Published 03 Nov, 2024 01:36pm

Pakistan

Punjab CM Maryam urges father Nawaz to buy PIA

She has expressed her desire to operate PIA as ‘Air Punjab’

Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:50pm

Pakistan

Lahore’s AQI drops to 283 from 1,000 following improved wind conditions from India

Maryam Aurangzeb warns severity of smog is expected to persist for next 48 hours

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 05:43pm

Pakistan

Punjab CTD arrests 12 terrorists in intelligence operations

Weapons and explosives was recovered from the suspects

Published 02 Nov, 2024 11:23am

Pakistan

LHC hints at school holidays, shutdown of commerce to fight smog

The court also directed a crackdown on heavy vehicles emitting smoke

Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:24pm

Pakistan

Smog declared ‘calamity’ in Punjab amid worsening air pollution

Special education schools ordered to send vulnerable students home

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:13pm

Pakistan

‘Fake mother’ arrested over alleged Lahore college rape case

Suspect allegedly portrayed herself as ‘mother’ after reports of a college campus rape

Updated 31 Oct, 2024 05:28pm

Pakistan

Punjab CM announces plot allocation for 3,200 journalists

Maryam Nawaz stresses the importance of meeting

Published 31 Oct, 2024 11:41am

Pakistan

Hot, dry weather anticipated in several areas of Pakistan

There is the possibility of morning smog in the plains of Punjab

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:14am

Pakistan

Pakistani Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz offers smog diplomacy to India

Maryam Nawaz plans to introduce a minority card

Published 30 Oct, 2024 02:40pm

Pakistan

Greed for property: son had father ‘bitten by snake’ in Punjab’s Hasilpur

Police launch investigation to find accused

Published 29 Oct, 2024 06:07pm

Pakistan

14 year old student assaulted by three men near Renala Khurd

Raza along with other two allegedly assaulted the teenager

Published 29 Oct, 2024 03:47pm

Pakistan

Smog in Lahore ends outdoor play for schoolkids

Seasonal crop burn-off by farmers on the outskirts of Lahore is also a major contributing factor

Published 25 Oct, 2024 05:11pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan fails to meet IMF cash surplus target, shortfall reaches Rs182b

The provinces collectively reported a cash surplus of only Rs160 billion

Published 25 Oct, 2024 03:48pm

Pakistan

Punjab changes school timings due to smog

The adjusted timings will remain in effect until January 31, 2024

Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:47pm

Pakistan

Maryam launches ‘Punjab Dhee Rani Programme’ for 3,000 underprivileged women

Applications can be submitted online at the Punjab govt’s website

Updated 22 Oct, 2024 06:40pm

Pakistan

2024 monsoon broke rainfall, temperature records, PMD says

Pakistan experienced 51% more rainfall than the average between July 1 and August 30

Published 21 Oct, 2024 02:25pm

Pakistan

Age limit for graduate cops in PPSC exams extended by five years

Age limit for candidates applying for positions of SI, ASI has been raised from 35 to 40 years

Published 19 Oct, 2024 10:02pm

Pakistan

Punjab urges Bahawalpur farmers to sow wheat by Nov 15

Timely sowing of wheat would give record yield of the crop, says spokesperson

Published 19 Oct, 2024 09:16pm

Pakistan

Here is how to qualify for Maryam Nawaz scholarships in Punjab

Scholarships will cover four to five years of education for students

Published 19 Oct, 2024 11:27am

LHC forms full bench to hear cases related to female students harassment

It will also hear plea seeking action against individuals responsible for disseminating fake images of Azma Bukhari on social media

Published 19 Oct, 2024 12:38am

Pakistan

Punjab Health Department implements strict social media restrictions for employees

Those who fail to adhere to these restrictions may face termination from their positions

Published 18 Oct, 2024 11:47am