PDMA Punjab Director General Irfan Ali Kathia told Independent Urdu that recent floods caused greater damage in South Punjab because people did not take government warnings seriously. Authorities continue relief and rescue operations while urging citizens to follow safety advisories.
According to IQAir, Lahore and Karachi ranked among the world’s five most polluted cities on Tuesday, with dangerously high PM2.5 levels. The WHO reports over 256,000 annual deaths in Pakistan due to air pollution, urging residents to wear masks and limit outdoor activities.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution, moved by a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker, opposing the recognition of Israel. The resolution reaffirmed Pakistan’s long-standing stance in support of Palestine and rejection of any ties with Israel.
