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Environmental Protection Agency to expand operational focus beyond central Lahore and deploy officers in the city An aerial photo shows people moving on a street amid heavy smog conditions in Lahore. PHOTO: AFP/FILE Authorities have been ordered to ensure that no smoke-emitting vehicles are seen on the roads of Lahore for the next two weeks.

Rina Saeed Khan accused of corruption, experts say such legal action could weaken Pakistan’s environmental movement The Federal Investigation Agency’s investigation into former Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) chairperson Rina Saeed Khan has drawn backlash from conservationists, with the Adventure Foundation Pakistan (AFP) saying targeting individuals engaged in nature protection could weaken Pakistan’s environmental movement.

Petitioner urges Supreme Court to protect its own jurisdiction and that of High Courts A petition was filed by senior advocate Ali Tahir in the Supreme Court under Section 184 (3) challenging the proposed 27th Amendment. The petition challenges the provisions of the amendment relating to the powers of the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane sits on the tarmac, seen through an airplane window, at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan, October 27, 2024. Photo: Reuters/File Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) experienced operational disruptions this week due to technical issues, maintenance delays and staff availability issues. The management team, along with key engineering staff, worked tirelessly

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for a two-day official visit to Azerbaijan on Friday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Shehbaz is accompanied by Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. As per the ministry’s announcement, the leaders are expected to review bilateral relations between their countries, identify and discuss avenues for deeper cooperation

Only 5.5% of superior court judges are women, and salary inequalities are still pushing female lawyers further down in the polls. Lawyer Saadia Noreen has entered the fray for the upcoming Islamabad Bar Council (IBC) elections for the first time after meeting the eligibility criteria. Although some senior lawyers supported her, recognizing her experience and

His brother had previously said he was “arrested” by police on his way to Faisalabad. FAISALABAD: Chairman of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) and former member of the National Assembly, Sahibzada Hamid Raza, has been taken into custody and transferred to Faisalabad Central Prison to serve a 10-year prison sentence. Earlier, his brother Sahibzada Hassan

All eyes were on the Senate session today, as the much-anticipated 27th Constitutional Amendment was set to be tabled and spark a major debate. However, much to the disappointment, the bill was not presented to the House. Many senior members and key senators were absent and instead discussed the amendment at their respective party meetings