Punjab to get courts for wildlife crimes
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Punjab to get courts for wildlife crimes

January 14, 2025 6:43 pm
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The Punjab Chief Minister (CM), Maryam Nawaz, has announced the establishment of courts dedicated to wildlife protection. These courts will address crimes such as animal cruelty and the illegal possession of wildlife.

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Emission control systems installed in 96% of Lahore’s industries
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Emission control systems installed in 96% of Lahore’s industries

December 28, 2024 4:55 pm
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The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has ensured the installation of emission control systems in 96% of industries in Lahore to tackle air pollution.

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Pakistan shuts schools in Punjab over record smog
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Pakistan shuts schools in Punjab over record smog

November 6, 2024 2:54 pm
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LAHORE: The Punjab government has closed all government and private schools for 10 days after the air-quality index hit a record high again on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that public and private schools, and colleges, would remain closed in Lahore, Multan,

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Lahore’s primary schools closed for a week as smog intensifies
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Lahore’s primary schools closed for a week as smog intensifies

November 3, 2024 5:31 pm
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The Punjab Government has officially announced a one-week closure of all primary schools and Grades 1 to 5 classes across Lahore in response to increasing smog levels. This measure aims to protect young children, who are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of polluted air. A notification issued by the

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Smog crisis: Punjab govt shuts primary schools in Lahore
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Smog crisis: Punjab govt shuts primary schools in Lahore

November 3, 2024 2:05 pm
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LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the closure of government and private primary schools in Lahore for a week as the city grapples with deteriorating air quality. Addressing a press conference here in Lahore on Sunday, Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb said that winds from India have contributed to the increased

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Punjab Ministers blame Lahore’s smog on ‘Delhi’
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Punjab Ministers blame Lahore’s smog on ‘Delhi’

November 2, 2024 10:14 pm
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Senior Provincial Ministers Maryam Aurangzeb and Information Minister of Punjab, Azma Bukhari have blamed Lahore’s smog and poor Air Quality Index (AQI) on Diwali celebrations in India’s capital Delhi. Maryam Aurangzeb explained that the recent surge in smog levels was a result of ‘Diwali’ celebrations in India, which raised the

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Punjab Bans Plastic Bags
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Punjab Bans Plastic Bags

April 7, 2024 8:52 am
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The Punjab Government, under the guidance of Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, has taken a decisive step towards environmental sustainability. A crucial meeting was convened to address the pressing issue of smog and its detrimental effects on the province. Maryam Aurangzeb announced a significant measure: starting from June 6th, a ban

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