PML-Q, PTI shortlisted three names for caretaker CM Punjab

Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi

PML-Q, PTI shortlisted three names for caretaker CM Names are finalised after Imran Khan’s consent PML-N is also having consultations over slot LAHORE: The outgoing Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Pervaiz Elahi said that PML-Q and PTI have shortlisted three names for the caretaker CM. CM Punjab after attending a meeting with PTI Chairman Imran Khan … Read more

PML-N to consider names for caretaker CM Punjab today

caretaker CM

PML-N today consider names for caretaker CM Senior leadership has sought more names the move came after dissolution of PA LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will today consider various names for the caretaker chief minister (CM) of Punjab after the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly. The party sources said that PML-N will consider the names … Read more

Process starts for appointment of Punjab caretaker chief minister

caretaker chief minister

Governor Punjab issued notification on dissolution of Punjab Assembly He invited CM Punjab and Opposition Leader to pick caretaker chief minister The interim chief minister must be picked within three days LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has issued a notification calling for the appointment of a caretaker chief minister after the provincial assembly was … Read more

Punjab Assembly stands dissolved

Punjab Assembly

Punjab Assembly has been dissolved Governor Punjab refused to sign the summary The process to select caretaker chief minister will now begin LAHORE: Punjab Assembly has been dissolved, two days after Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi signed a summary. However, Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman refused to sign the summary regarding the dissolution of the provincial … Read more

612 suspects killed in police encounters in Punjab in last five years

Punjab police

612 suspects were killed in police encounters in Punjab 57 policemen sacrificed their lives during encounters 554 FIRs were registered regarding encounters LAHORE: At least 612 suspected criminals were killed during police encounters in Punjab during the last five years, BOL News reported. Bol News has obtained a copy of the official documents regarding the … Read more

Punjab govt rejects ECP’s demarcation of union councils

Punjab govt

CM Punjab held a meeting on the demarcation of UCs The meeting rejected ECP’s notification on delimitation The ECP has issued preliminary lists of UC demarcation LAHORE: Punjab government has rejected the demarcation of union councils in the province for conducting the Local Government elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has started demarcation of … Read more

No extension in winter vacations in Punjab

Punjab winter vacations

Punjab decided against extending winter vacations Schools and colleges will reopen on Jan 9 SED had announced two week-long long winter holidays LAHORE: Punjab authorities have decided against extending winter vacations in schools and colleges due to the extreme cold weather. It was earlier reported that winter vacations in public and private educational institutes were … Read more

Imran Khan instructs Punjab ministers to gear up for vote of confidence

Punjab ministers

Imran Khan held a meeting of Punjab ministers He assigned them tasks to stay in touch with Punjab MPAs Punjab Assembly session will be held on Jan 9 LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has assigned tasks to provincial ministers in Punjab ahead of the vote of confidence by Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. … Read more

Cold weather prevails in Karachi

Cold weather
  • PMD has predicted a fall in temperature in Karachi in the coming days.
  • Westerly winds will enter in Karachi city on January 09.
  • Cold and cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the country

KARACHI: Cold weather prevailed in Karachi and its adjoining areas as the mercury dropped to 11 degrees Celsius in the metropolis city last night.
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a fall in temperature in Karachi in the coming days under the influence of the westerly winds which entered the city on January 09.

Northeastern winds are presently blowing in the city at 14 kilometers of speed, according to the weather report. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 24-26 degrees Celsius today.

On the other hand, cold and cloudy weather is expected in most parts of the country during the next twelve hours.
However, light rain with snow is likely in north Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pothohar region, and Kashmir.

Dense fog is likely to prevail in the upper Sindh and plain areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Temperatures of some major cities recorded in Islamabad, Quetta, and Muzaffarabad were seven degree centigrade, Lahore and Peshawar eight, Karachi 16, Gilgit minus two, and Murree zero degree centigrade.

 

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Dense Foggy weather continues in plain areas of country

Motorway sections shut down as fog blankets parts of Punjab

PMD has predicted cold and dry weather in most parts of the country. Very cold weather expected in upper parts and north Balochistan. Partly cloudy weather with light rain and snowfall is likely in KP and Kashmir. KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted cold and dry weather in most parts of the country, while … Read more

Punjab Govt likely to extend winter vacations

Punjab Govt likely
  • The winter vacations for schools are likely to be extended.
  • Provincial Govt has already extended winter vacations on court order.
  • Winter vacations in the medical and nursing colleges extended till Jan 8.

LAHORE: The Punjab government is considering extending winter vacations for one more week as intensity of cold increased in the province.

The winter vacations for schools are likely to be extended for one more week January 9 to 15 on the appeal of the parents over cold weather.

It may be noted that the provincial government of Punjab has already extended winter vacations for a week on the orders of the Lahore High Court due to smog.

According to the notification issued by the Specialised Health Department of Punjab, the winter vacations in the medical and nursing colleges of the province have been extended till January 8.

The vacations were supposed to end on January 2. The notification further said that the clinical students working on rotations will continue discharging their duties in the hospitals.

On December 27, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered to extend of winter vacations for one more week amid the increasing threat of smog. The orders were passed by the LHC while hearing the petitions moved for seeking the remedy to address the smog issue.

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Cold, dry weather prevails in most parts of country  

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  • Weather to remain very cold in Balochistan during next 12 hours.
  • Dense fog is likely to occur in plain areas of Punjab, KP and upper Sindh.
  • Frost is expected in Pothohar region during morning hours.

KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department(PMD) has predicted cold and dry weather in most parts of the country.

According to the PMD, weather to remain very cold in upper parts and north Balochistan during the next twelve hours.  Dense fog is likely to occur in plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper Sindh.

Frost is expected in Pothohar region during morning hours.

Temperatures of some major cities including Islamabad and Peshawar two degree centigrade, Lahore five, Karachi 15 , Quetta minus three, Gilgit minus five, Murree one and Muzaffarabad three degree centigrade.

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Weather update: Cold intensity drops in Karachi, Punjab gets rain

PMD predicts slight relief from Karachi's cold wave

Intensity of cold dropped suddenly in Karachi The current temperature of city is 18 degrees Celsius Most parts of Punjab have been experiencing rain KARACHI: The citizens have been experiencing a sudden decrease in the intensity of cold in Karachi this morning. The drop in cold is due to the change in wind direction while … Read more

Dense foggy conditions continue in plain areas of country

Dense foggy
  • Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country.
  • Rain and snow is expected in Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan.
  • PMD predicted very cold in the upper parts next 12 hours.

KARACHI: Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while very cold and partly cloudy in the upper parts during the next twelve hours.

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted rain/snow over the mountains is expected in northern and western Balochistan and Gilgit Baltistan.

Dense foggy conditions are likely to continue over plain areas of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP), and upper Sindh.

Temperatures of some major cities including Islamabad and Peshawar three degree centigrade, Lahore seven, Karachi 14, Quetta five, Gilgit four, Murree one, and Muzaffarabad two degree centigrade.

 

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JICA extends support to flood-affected districts of Punjab, KP

JICA

JICA extended support to the flood-affected districts of Punjab and KP The support will benefit 80,000 families including women and children Japan announced grant assistance of $38.9 million to Pakistan this month ISLAMABAD: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office extended support to the flood-affected districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces by providing 9,000 … Read more

Govt, civil society agree to amend laws to prohibit child domestic labour

child domestic labour

Civil society organizations agreed on legislative reforms to outlaw child domestic labour The 1st meeting of Provincial Coordination Forum was held It was mentioned that no case was registered against for employing child domestic labour   Search for Justice, Children Advocacy Network (CAN) Pakistan, National Commission for Human Rights (Punjab) and Child Protection & Welfare … Read more

Smog: LHC directs to extend holidays for educational institutes

LHC holidays

LHC ordered extension of holidays in schools Smog condition in Punjab has been intensifying Notification was also issued regarding closure of markets LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended the holidays in schools and colleges of the province for another week owing to the soaring smog situation. The court has ordered the submission of … Read more

Imran Khan summons emergency meeting to review situation in Punjab

Imran Khan

Chairman Imran Khan called an emergency meeting The meeting will discuss the situation in Punjab Senior leadership of party will attend the meeting LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan called an emergency meeting on the situation in Punjab. It was said that the PTI chief has called the meeting to discuss the dissolution of … Read more

CTD arrests seven terror suspects in operation

CTD terror suspects

CTD has arrested seven terror suspects The operation was carried out in the wake of terrorism The development came after Islamabad blast LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested seven terror suspects during a major operation in Punjab. CTD spokesperson said that the operation was carried out in the wake of the recent wave of … Read more

Punjab, KP announces winter vacation in educational institutions

Punjab
  • The educational institutions will resume academic activities on January 2.
  • Punjab Govt has announced winter vacations for public and private institutes.
  • KP Govt announced the winter vacation from for 45 days in cold regions.

LAHORE/PESHAWAR: The Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa(KP) governments have announced the schedule for the winter vacation for all public and private educational institutions colleges and universities.

The Punjab government has announced winter vacations for public and private colleges and universities.

The Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) will remain closed from December 24 till December 31, according to the official notification issued by Secretary HED.

The educational institutions will resume academic activities on January 2, the notification stated.

On other hand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced the winter vacation in cold regions of the province would begin on January 1 and continue for 45 days – February 15.

However, there will be no vacation for colleges and universities situated in the plains of the province.

Meanwhile, Government of Balochistan has announced winter vocations in educational institutions and issued a notification in the regard.

The educational institutions will be closed from December 15 to February 28 in the cold areas of the province.

Whereas the hot areas of the province will remain closed from December 22 to December 31.

 

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CM denotified: PTI terms it unconstitutional, slams Governor Punjab

CM Punjab PTI

PTI leaders slammed Governor for denotifying CM Punjab Governor denotified CM late night yesterday PTI rejected the development terming it unconstitutional LAHORE: Following the denotification of Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Pervaiz Elahi, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders popped up in support of him and labelled the move unconstitutional. Pertinently, Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman has denotified Chief … Read more

Pervaiz Elahi no more CM Punjab, says Rana Sanaullah

Peshawar

Rana Sanaullah said Pervaiz Elahi is no more CM Punjab He while that a notification will be issued today He also hints at Hamza Shehbaz taking over LAHORE: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said Thursday that Pervaiz Elahi is no more the Chief Minister (CM) of Punjab constitutionally as he failed to take the vote of … Read more

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacts Nawaz Sharif: Sources

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted Nawaz Sharif Both discussed the political situation in Punjab PML-N supremo issued instructions regarding political heat ISLAMABAD: Following the political situation in Punjab, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Supremo Nawaz Sharif over the phone. Sources in the know informed that Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif discussed … Read more

Fog blankets parts of Punjab, motorways closed, flight operation disrupted

Fog Punjab

Dense fog has blanketed different parts of Punjab The flight operation at the airport has also been affected Traffic flow at the motorway is also affected LAHORE: Dense fog has blanketed different parts of Punjab including Lahore that has paralysed the routine activities of the residents. Not only this, the flight operation at the airport … Read more

Lahore is on top of most polluted cities globally

Lahore is top
  • Pollution in the air of the city has once again exceeded the limits.
  • Air quality index rate has been recorded on Canal Road as 458.
  • Pollution up to 300 indicate hazardous pollution.

LAHORE: Lahore city of Punjab has once again on top of the most polluted cities globally as pollution in the air of the city has exceeded the limits.

According to the air quality index report, the average air quality index of Lahore city has been recorded at 250. In the Gulberg area of ​​Lahore, the air quality index rate has been recorded as 322, while in Johor town, 416 and the highest rate has been recorded on Canal Road as 458.

According to the classification, pollution from 151 to 200 levels is harmful to health, while pollution from 201 to 300 levels is counted as extremely harmful to health.

Keep in mind that levels above 301 indicate hazardous pollution and health experts have advised respiratory and asthma patients to be cautious.

On the other hand, Smog is an air pollutant that is formed by the emission of harmful gases in the air and the combination of dust particles in the air.

It is a type of air pollution also known as photochemical smog and is produced when other toxic particles such as nitrogen oxides react with sunlight.

Smog has very dangerous effects on human health, with symptoms such as cold, cough, sore throat, breathing problems, and eye irritation, affecting people of all ages.

 

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Imran Khan announces to dissolve Punjab, KP assemblies on Dec 23

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Punjab, KP Assemblies will be dissolved on Dec 23 Imran Khan made the announcement alongside CMs of both provinces Imran Khan said the struggle for holding elections has begun LAHORE: PTI Chairman Imran Khan has announced to dissolve the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies on Friday, December 23. He was addressing a public gathering in … Read more

CM Punjab meets Imran Khan ahead of assembly’s dissolution

Imran Khan bail

Imran Khan held a crucial consultative meeting in Lahore CM Punjab, CM KP were present during the meeting Imran Khan will make the final decision LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan presided over an important consultative meeting ahead of announcing the dissolution of the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, Chief … Read more