-
-
NIH Issues Smog Advisory as Respiratory Risks Rise in Major Cities
NIH warns of rising smog risks across Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala & Islamabad. Children, elderly, and patients urged to take precautions. Use masks & avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
Muhammad Hashir
-
Dry, Cold Weather to Persist Nationwide; Light Rain Expected in Northern Areas
NDMA forecasts dry and cold weather across Pakistan from Nov 3–8. Light rain & snowfall expected in upper KP, GB & AJK as westerly winds move in.
Muhammad Hashir
-
Punjab Govt Faces Backlash Over Alleged Shutdown of Air Quality Monitors in Lahore
Critics accuse Punjab’s Environment Dept of shutting down air quality monitors in Lahore during peak smog hours to manipulate data — officials deny wrongdoing, citing “technical issues.”
Muhammad Hashir
-
Lahore Tops Global Pollution Ranking as Smog Crisis Deepens
Lahore remains the world’s most polluted city with an AQI of 341, classified as “hazardous.” Punjab govt launches anti-smog operations as schools revise timings and air quality alerts intensify.
Muhammad Hashir
-
Pakistan’s Floods Inflict $2.9 Billion Losses, Slash GDP Growth and Job Opportunities
Devastating floods caused $2.9B in losses across Pakistan — damaging crops, roads, homes & power networks. Over 220,000 people lost jobs, GDP growth cut to 3.5–3.9% from the 4.2% target.
Muhammad Hashir
-
Strong Tremors Jolt KP, Islamabad and Northern Areas; Epicentre in Afghanistan
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolted KP, Islamabad, Rawalpindi & northern areas Friday evening. The tremors originated from the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, PMD reports. No major damages reported.
Muhammad Hashir
-
Four Dead, 28 Injured as Heavy Rains Batter Punjab; PDMA Issues Fresh Alert
At least 4 people, including 2 children, have died and 28 injured in rain-related incidents across Punjab in the past 24 hours. PDMA warns of more heavy rain, rising river levels, and urges precautions.
Muhammad Hashir
-
Cyclone ‘Shakhti’ Intensifies Into Severe Storm, PMD Warns of Rough Seas Near Sindh Coast
Cyclone ‘Shakhti’ intensifies into a severe storm in Arabian Sea. PMD warns fishermen to avoid deep sea, predicts rain in parts of Sindh & Balochistan.
Muhammad Hashir
