Tag: Punjab

Lahore’s Toxic Air, Billions Spent on Smog Theatre and the Government’s Blindfold

Mian Iftikhar Ahmad

By Iftikhar Ahmad Lahore’s air is poisoned, and this poison is descending into the lungs of the city’s 13 million residents with every breath. At 9:30 AM on a September 2026 morning, Lahore’s Air Quality Index reached 194, which is classified as extremely unhealthy, and at that moment the city rose to the number one position on the list of the world’s most polluted cities. This is not an accidental occurrence but the logical outcome of a continuously deteriorating situation. In 2025, Lahore’s average PM2.5 concentration was recorded at 88.9…

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Indus River Water Levels Rise as Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Alert in Sindh and Punjab

Nadeem Ali

SUKKUR: Heavy rainfall in Pakistan’s upper catchment areas has significantly increased water levels in the Indus River, prompting flood monitoring authorities to issue fresh alerts for several parts of Sindh and Punjab. According to the Sukkur Barrage Control Room, water inflow at Guddu Barrage increased by approximately 45,000 cusecs over the past 24 hours, with officials forecasting a low flood situation at the barrage during the next 48 hours. The rise in water levels is attributed to increased flows from the Panjnad and Taunsa regions, which are expected to continue…

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Rs12.5 Million Theft Uncovered at Data Darbar Donation Boxes

Nadeem Ali
Data Darbar shrine in Lahore after authorities uncovered an alleged Rs12.5 million donation box theft.

The Punjab Auqaf Department has launched disciplinary action after discovering the alleged theft of Rs12.5 million from donation boxes at Data Darbar, with plans underway to introduce a digital monitoring system. A suspected theft of Rs12.5 million from donation boxes at Data Darbar has been uncovered, prompting the Punjab Auqaf Department to take disciplinary action against officials responsible for managing the shrine. According to officials, two shrine managers have been removed from their positions following allegations of embezzlement, while recovery proceedings have been initiated to recover the missing funds. Officials…

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