Lahore Tops Global Pollution Charts Lahore once again became the world’s most polluted city as smog levels spiked following a brief respite. According to Swiss monitoring group IQAir, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to a hazardous 502 on Friday morning, dropping slightly to 485 by 9:30 PM. This marks a sharp rise from an “unhealthy” AQI of 184 recorded a day earlier when the provincial government eased restrictions on outdoor activities. India’s New Delhi Slips, Multan Faces Severe Pollution India’s New Delhi, previously leading the global pollution rankings, moved to the second spot. Within Pakistan, Multan emerged as…
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IG KP Instructs Police to Stay Apolitical Inspector General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Akhtar Hayat Gandapur, has issued clear instructions to regional police officers (RPOs) to avoid any involvement in political activities. This directive follows concerns over the potential misuse of police personnel during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest on November 24. A formal letter from the IG to RPOs emphasized the importance of maintaining political neutrality, advising officers against participating in political events or supporting any political agenda. Chief Secretary’s Warning to Provincial Officials KP Chief Secretary Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry also issued a warning letter to the provincial…
“Only the party chairman or secretary general can express PTI’s official position,” says Barrister Saif Barrister Saif: Bushra Has No PTI Role, Saudi Allegations Are Her Personal Opinion Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has disassociated itself from Bushra Bibi’s recent claims accusing Saudi Arabia of involvement in the removal of her husband, former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The party emphasized that her remarks reflect her personal views and not the official stance of PTI. Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, clarified in a statement to Geo News that Bushra Bibi holds…
Key leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have strongly criticized Bushra Bibi’s claims accusing Saudi Arabia of playing a role in the ousting of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2022. They emphasized the need to protect Pakistan’s foreign relations from political exploitation. In a rare video statement, Bushra Bibi alleged Saudi involvement in her husband’s political downfall. In response, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed regret, labeling the remarks as an attempt to exploit diplomatic ties for political purposes. “It is deeply unfortunate to target Saudi Arabia, a longstanding ally, for personal political agendas,” Dar…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the city administration to take lawful measures to ensure peace in the capital, responding to a petition from the Traders Association opposing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) planned protest on November 24. The court emphasized that it is the administration’s duty to prevent any legal violations and ensure public and business life remains undisturbed. It referred to the Peaceful Protest and Public Order 2024 law, which mandates prior approval for any demonstrations, rallies, or sit-ins. The Secretary of Interior was instructed to form a committee, led by the Interior Minister or another appointed individual,…
