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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
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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
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Severe Drought Grips Balochistan as Rainfall Shortage Deepens Water and Agriculture Crisis
Balochistan faces worsening drought as rainfall remains far below normal—groundwater plunges, crops wither, and livestock suffer. Officials warn of “catastrophic” water shortages with no major rains expected till December.
Muhammad Hashir
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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
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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
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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
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PMD Warns of Rain, Thunderstorms and Rough Seas Along Sindh Coast
PMD warns of light–moderate rain, thunderstorms & strong winds across Sindh till Sunday. Fishermen advised to avoid deep sea; rough seas & squally winds expected near coast
Muhammad Hashir
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NDMA Issues Rain, Flood & Landslide Alert Across Pakistan (Oct 5–7)
NDMA warns of heavy rains, thunderstorms & landslides in parts of Pakistan Oct 5–7. Rivers may swell; travel in GB & KP could be disrupted. Citizens urged to stay alert.
Muhammad Hashir
