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6 dead, several injured as monsoon rains batter Punjab

LAHORE: A child and five women were killed and six others injured due to heavy monsoon rains in various districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, media reported on Wednesday (July 31). A report by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) report said that six people, including a child and five women, were killed while...

Sialkot: Two children electrocuted by pedestal fan

SIALKOT: Two children were electrocuted as they touched a pedestal fan at their house in Chak Karimi on Marala Road on the outskirts of Sialkot. The children were playing at home when they suddenly touched the fan. As a result, seven-year-old Omreen and Safian, aged 6, received a severe electric shock and fainted. Rescue 1122 reached the...

12 dead, 27 injured in rain-related incidents in Punjab

LAHORE: Twelve people died and 27 others were injured while 14 houses collapsed due to heavy rains on Saturday in various parts of the Punjab province. The victims include five children, three women, and four men, while three others died after being struck by lightning in Narowal and Multan districts, revealed a fact sheet released by...

Tackling microplastic pollution critical for protecting public health: PM’s aide

ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Romina Khurshid Alam said that although Pakistan ranks at the lowest among countries facing mounting risk of human uptake of microplastics through various food and non-food sources, the present government remains committed to taking measures for tackling the menace to protect public health and the environment. In a...

Islamabad launches Climate Change Fund to combat environmental degradation

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has established a Climate Change Fund, aimed at mitigating the impacts of climate change in Islamabad. This initiative by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi marks a significant step towards addressing environmental concerns in the region. Commending the efforts, Interior Minister Naqvi praised CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali...

99.4% children exposed to second hand smoke in Karachi: study

KARACHI: A study by researchers has uncovered a concerning prevalence of second-hand smoking (SHS) exposure among children in Pakistan and Bangladesh, affecting 95 percent of the young population. The study, published in the Nicotine and Tobacco Research Journal, was conducted by the Aga Khan University's Department of Community Health Sciences and Medicine. The research reveals an exceptionally...

NDMA warns of urban flooding risk in Karachi, Hyderabad

KARACHI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has warned authorities concerned of urban flooding in Sindh, including Karachi and Hyderabad, ahead of expected heavy rains and thunderstorms. In a statement, NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Center said that scattered rainfall, windstorms, and thunderstorms were expected across various regions of the Sindh province, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Umerkot,...