Punjab

Authorities have imposed a health emergency in Lahore and Multan in response to rising concerns about public health. Several measures have been announced to manage the situation effectively: Extended OPD Hours: Outpatient departments (OPDs) in hospitals will now operate until 8:00 PM to accommodate more patients. Schools Closed: All schools...

As of 8:00 AM PST, Multan has surpassed Lahore to record the worst air quality levels in Pakistan. Earlier this morning, Lahore had the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) among major cities, but Multan has now taken the lead, reflecting significant pollution levels across the region. In the twin cities...

Due to severe fog and smog conditions, major motorways connecting Lahore to various parts of the country have been closed, causing significant travel disruptions. The affected routes include Motorway M2 (Lahore to Islamabad), Motorway M3 (Lahore to Multan), and Motorway M4 (Pindi Bhattian to Multan). The dense fog has reduced...

Renowned Pakistani songwriter, singer and actor Ali Zafar took to X platform to address the critical issue of smog in Punjab, urging the government to clarify its recently proposed 10-year policy on air quality improvement. Zafar acknowledged the Punjab government’s initiative to tackle smog, which is currently being reviewed by...

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that the provincial government is taking all necessary precautionary measures to tackle the smog issue in Punjab, particularly in Lahore. However, she emphasized that it will take a few years to see significant improvements, as the problem cannot be resolved overnight. In...

The Nankana Sahib district has announced a local holiday on November 15 to honor the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Deputy Commissioner Taslim Akhtar Rao issued a notification, confirming the holiday and outlining the schedule for the celebrations, which will run from November 13...

The Punjab government has ordered that 50% of employees in its offices shift to online work. This directive, issued by Dr. Imran Hamid, Punjab's Director General of Environment, applies to all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions in the region. Under the new guidelines, half of the government staff will continue...

The Government of Punjab has announced a public holiday on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in honor of Allama Iqbal Day. This holiday, issued as part of the Services and General Administration Department’s notification, will be observed across the province to commemorate the contributions of the national poet, Allama Iqbal. Read...

This morning, an accident occurred on Motorway M2 near Lahore due to a sudden onset of dense smog. Eyewitnesses reported that when they initially departed from the Lahore toll plaza, visibility was clear, but shortly afterward, thick smog engulfed the road, making it challenging to drive safely. Thankfully, no fatalities...

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to close all schools up to the higher secondary level until November 17 to protect students from hazardous smog levels. Announced on Wednesday by Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, the closures will affect Lahore, Multan, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad divisions, where the air quality index...

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested social media influencer Shehzad Hakeem, the husband of Dania Shah, in connection with an alleged rape case. The arrest came after an objectionable video statement he made about the incident surfaced online. According to an FIA statement issued from its headquarters in Islamabad...

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Wing has filed a case against 38 individuals, including well-known journalists and YouTubers, for allegedly spreading false information about a reported rape incident at a private college in Lahore. The First Information Report (FIR) was registered following a complaint by Sadia Yousuf, the...