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LHC Bans Smoke-Emitting Generators in Green Lockdown Zones to Fight Air Pollution
LAHORE, November 7, 2024: The Lahore High Court has imposed a ban on the operation of smoke-emitting commercial generators in areas designated as 'green lockdown' zones, in an effort to control growing air pollution in the city.
Justice…
Minister Ahad Cheema and AIIB VP Review Strategic Project Plans
Islamabad: Mr. Ahad Khan Cheema, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, met with Mr. Konstantin Limitovskiy, Vice President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), to discuss matters about the bank's current projects, pipeline…
PM Launches Model Village in Gilgit-Baltistan for Flood-Affected Families
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the Babur Model Village in Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, for families affected by the 2022 floods.
The village, spanning 110 kanals and featuring 62 homes, is part of a larger…
Schools in Punjab Remain Closed Until November 17 Due to Smog
Zoom will used for all government meetings, and 50% of Punjab employees will work from home. Pollution will be monitored in the Smog War Room.
Japan to Provides Grants to Support Development Projects in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has approved a total grant of up to USD 194,493 (approximately PKR 54 million) to support three local NGOs for their development initiatives in Pakistan.
The grant agreements were signed on November 6,…
Gandapur Highlights KP’s Commitment to Educational Advancement
Peshawar: Ali Amin Gandapur, chief minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stated that the current provincial government is implementing a well-thought-out plan to advance the education sector in a contemporary manner, focusing on providing…
Teachers Stand Together to Oppose School Privatization Efforts
Rawalpindi: As part of the ongoing protest against selling government schools to private owners and teacher layoffs, government school teachers in Rawalpindi Division's six districts closed down all public schools on Monday at the Grand…
Ahsan Iqbal Reviews Gwadar Progress, Directs Funds Release for M-8 Motorway
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a meeting in Islamabad on Tuesday to review the progress on the development of Gwadar Port and the Free Zone.
The meeting was attended…
Pakistan Navy Ship Zulfiquar Conducts Exercise with Djibouti Coast Guard
The Pakistan Navy Ship Zulfiquar conducted a Passage Exercise with the Djibouti Coast Guard as part of its regional maritime security patrol, departing from the port city on Tuesday.
A statement from the Directorate General Public…
Denmark Envoy Discusses Afghan Refugees Issue with Amir Muqam
ISLAMABAD: Denmark's Ambassador to Pakistan, Jacob Linulf, met with Federal Minister for Kashmir affairs and Gilgit Baltistan, Engineer Amir Muqam, to discuss a range of key issues, with a particular focus on the welfare of Afghan refugees…
