Karachi ranks among the world’s top three most polluted cities
The city of lights, Karachi has ranked as one of the most polluted cities globally, facing an Air Quality Index of 223.
LHC orders schools to provide transport after winter break
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued an order for schools to provide transport to students after the winter break, aiming to ease the challenges students may face during this period.
Punjab launches CM dialysis program card
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the first ‘Chief Minister Dialysis Program Card’ in the history of Pakistan and funds for the treatment of each dialysis patient have been increased up to Rs1 million. Over Rs8.5 million for dialysis and Rs1.5 million for tests are being allocated
After Pakistan, India tightens smog rules
India has tightened restrictions in New Delhi and surrounding areas to combat smog.
Educational institutions in Lahore, Multan closed until Nov 24
PUNJAB: All public and private educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and schools in Lahore and Multan, will remain closed until November 24 due to the prevailing severe smog conditions. Punjab has put in place emergency measures to tackle the escalating smog crisis, with strict restrictions across several cities set to
Farmers’ union announces protest against agricultural taxes
MULTAN: Pakistan Kisan Ittehad announced on Sunday to take to the streets against the agricultural tax imposed by the government while talking to the media in Multan. The central president of Kisan Ittehad, Khalid Mahmood Khokhar, said that in December, all farmer’s organisations across the country will protest, but our
Severe pollution in Punjab sickens 1.9 million people in one month: Report
LAHORE: Pakistan health authorities said that air pollution engulfed most parts of the Pakistan most populace province Punjab have sickened more than 1.9 million in the last month. According to the report of Punjab Health Department, out of 1934030 people have visited hospitals and private clinics for respiratory diseases in
AIDS outbreak hits Multan’s Nishtar Hospital due to dialysis cross-contamination
MULTAN: In Multan’s Nishtar Hospital, 30 patients have been diagnosed with HIV (Human immunodeficiency viruses) following an outbreak linked to a dialysis procedure, according to hospital officials. The incident reportedly occurred after an HIV-positive patient received dialysis at the hospital’s dialysis unit. Following this, other patients who used the same
Bilawal Bhutto suggests Pakistanis move to Karachi to avoid smog
Bilawal Bhutto on Tueaday suggested Pakistanis to move to Karachi due to better air quality of the city.
Smog to increase across Pakistan in December: warns NDMA
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned that smog is going to get increase in the upcoming weeks.
