Month: November 2024

Pakistan, who won the last edition of the Champions Trophy staged in England in 2017, will host the Feb 19-March 9 tournament. Due to their soured political relations, India have not visited Pakistan since 2008 and the rivals play each other only at multi-team events. Pakistan also hosted the Asia Cup last year but eventual winners […]

Pakistan’s air pollution crisis has reached alarming levels, threatening the lives of millions, particularly children. The toxic smog engulfing Lahore and surrounding districts has become a yearly phenomenon, with severe consequences. The satellite imagery from NASA’s worldview showed the smog visible from space. The satellite imagery showed a huge cloud of grey smog that blankets […]

National air pollution action plans devised by China have seen significant reductions in pollution levels and associated health risks. China has lifted millions out of poverty like no other country on the planet. The price of that economic progress is demonstrated in the air pollution that has caused a public health crisis, killing more than […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the […]

ISLAMABAD, Nov 05 (APP):The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued a diversion plan on Tuesday for the ongoing construction of the underpass at Dhookri Serena Chowk. Motorists are advised to follow the alternative routes detailed below to ensure a smooth traffic flow. From the Red Zone to Murree Road and Express Highway: Drivers are instructed […]

The Gilgit-Baltistan Parks and Wildlife Department announced on Monday that it has canceled bids for the auctioned trophy hunting permits for the 2024-2025 season due to lower-than-expected earnings. According to Wildlife Conservator Khadim Hussain, only the exportable category of the auction was affected by the cancellation, while the non-exportable and national permits remain valid. “The […]

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and Hub Power Holdings Limited (HPHL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Pakistan. The agreement was signed at a ceremony attended by top executives, including PSO Managing Director & CEO Syed Taha, PSO Chief Strategy Officer Mohsin Ali Mangi, HUBCO CEO Muhammad […]

The upper parts of Kaghan Valley here received snowfall on Tuesday, suspending traffic between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan through the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad Road. “This year, we’d snowfall in parts of Kaghan Valley almost three to four weeks earlier than before it happened in previous years,” resident Babu Ashraf told Dawn. He said the snowfall began in the […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is feeling the onset of colder weather as November begins, with temperatures dropping noticeably across the country. Days remain sunny, but evenings are becoming increasingly chilly, indicating a seasonal shift. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Islamabad is experiencing cooler nights, despite mild sunshine during the day. In the northern regions of […]