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Heavy Fog Disrupts Travel in Punjab and Upper Sindh
Dense fog blankets Punjab and upper Sindh, forcing closure of Lahore-Sialkot M11. M4 and M5 motorways now open for heavy vehicles. Air quality remains relatively good.
Muhammad Hashir
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Hale Gubbi Volcano in Ethiopia Erupts After 12,000 Years of Dormancy
Ethiopia’s Hale Gubbi volcano erupts for the first time in 12,000 years, sending ash clouds across Yemen, Oman, India, and northern Pakistan. No casualties reported so far.
Muhammad Hashir
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NIH Issues Smog Advisory as Respiratory Risks Rise in Major Cities
NIH warns of rising smog risks across Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala & Islamabad. Children, elderly, and patients urged to take precautions. Use masks & avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
Muhammad Hashir
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Dry, Cold Weather to Persist Nationwide; Light Rain Expected in Northern Areas
NDMA forecasts dry and cold weather across Pakistan from Nov 3–8. Light rain & snowfall expected in upper KP, GB & AJK as westerly winds move in.
Muhammad Hashir
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Lahore Tops Global Pollution Ranking as Smog Crisis Deepens
Lahore remains the world’s most polluted city with an AQI of 341, classified as “hazardous.” Punjab govt launches anti-smog operations as schools revise timings and air quality alerts intensify.
Muhammad Hashir
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Severe Drought Grips Balochistan as Rainfall Shortage Deepens Water and Agriculture Crisis
Balochistan faces worsening drought as rainfall remains far below normal—groundwater plunges, crops wither, and livestock suffer. Officials warn of “catastrophic” water shortages with no major rains expected till December.
Muhammad Hashir
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Pakistan’s Floods Inflict $2.9 Billion Losses, Slash GDP Growth and Job Opportunities
Devastating floods caused $2.9B in losses across Pakistan — damaging crops, roads, homes & power networks. Over 220,000 people lost jobs, GDP growth cut to 3.5–3.9% from the 4.2% target.
Muhammad Hashir
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Strong Tremors Jolt KP, Islamabad and Northern Areas; Epicentre in Afghanistan
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolted KP, Islamabad, Rawalpindi & northern areas Friday evening. The tremors originated from the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, PMD reports. No major damages reported.
Muhammad Hashir
