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Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025, data shows

A view of smog in the Punjab province. PHOTO FILE: AFP Pakistan has been ranked the world’s smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of dangerous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the level recommended by the World Health Organization, according to a study released Tuesday. These particles, from combustion, industrial

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Crackdown on Afghans expected to intensify in KP after Eid holidays

PESHAWAR: With Eid celebrations coming to an end, operations against undocumented Afghan refugees in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa are likely to gain momentum again, according to reliable sources. A temporary halt to arrests was imposed during the Eid period to allow families to observe the holiday peacefully. Now, law enforcement agencies are ready to resume strict actions under

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Prime Minister bans premium fuel for government vehicles

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the special federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan on March 4, 2025. Photo: PID/File ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has banned the use of high-octane fuel in all government vehicles, with the decision taking effect immediately, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Monday. The ban comes alongside a decision to

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Imran administered third dose of eye injection

Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Monday said former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan received his third dose of anti-VEGF intravitreal injection. “Before the operation, he was examined by ophthalmologists and found to be vitally stable,” the PIMS administration said in

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President Zardari orders ministers to cut oil prices, prioritize public aid

Examines the general law and order situation, economic outlook and the energy sector; PM takes stock of food supplies President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday directed the government to minimize the price burden of petroleum products to facilitate the welfare of citizens. According to a statement issued by the Presidential House on X, President Zardari

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Imran administered a third dose of eye injection: PIMS

Founder of PTI extremely stable before, during and after the procedure; released with tracking instructions Imran Khan gestures as he addresses his supporters during a rally, in Lahore on April 21, 2022. Photo: Reuters The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) on Monday said former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan received his

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Western weather system to hit Balochistan and Sindh between March 25 and 28

Karachi will face strong winds and sudden heavy rains as above-normal temperatures are expected to amplify the system KARACHI: A western weather system is expected to affect the country between March 25 and 28, with effects expected to be more pronounced in Balochistan, the meteorological department warned on Monday. According to Anjum Nazir Zaigham, deputy

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