The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the concentration of pollutants in the air, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3). Any IQAir AQI above 150 is considered "unhealthy", and above 200 is "very unhealthy," Dawn add
In Lahore, pollution levels varied across different areas, with Allama Iqbal Town recording an alarming AQI of 459, followed by Gulberg at 396, Shadman at 384, Model Town at 362, and Lahore Airport at 398.
On Saturday, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its withdrawal from the T20I tri-series following the death of three local cricketers, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who were among eight people killed in the airstrike in the Urgun district, alleging that it was "carried out by the
In the first innings, Noman Ali scalped six wickets in his spell, where he bowled 35 overs and conceded 112 runs at an economy of 3.2. He also bowled three maiden overs in his spell. In the second innings, the 39-year-old player took four wickets in his 28-over spell, where he gave away 79 r
Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood didn't mince his words while lambasting the shot selection of his batters, which resulted in the hosts throwing away a position of near complete dominance against the World Test Champions South Africa in the first Test at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
According to reports from Dawn, the government deployed over 1,200 paramilitary personnel across Punjab to prevent the protest march, which began from Lahore via the Grand Trunk (GT) Road, from reaching the capital.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test of the two-match series against the defending champions of the World Test Championship (WTC), South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Sunday.
Large-scale protests erupted in Pakistan earlier in the day after members of the TLP began marching towards Islamabad, leading to violent clashes with police in Lahore and prompting authorities to block roads and suspend internet services in the capital.
Condemning the assault, Ahmadiyya spokesperson Aamir Mahmood denounced the growing climate of hate and intolerance, stating that "continuous hate campaigns and incitement against Ahmadis" were fuelling such violent acts. He called on the government to act decisively against hate preachers an
According to Dawn, the march dubbed the "Gaza March" by the group was launched after Friday prayers from the party's headquarters on Multan Road in Lahore. The procession, led by TLP chief Saad Rizvi, drew thousands of supporters, many chanting religious slogans and carrying sticks, rods, an
Tensions peaked again on Thursday afternoon when TLP supporters clashed with police, vandalising shops and damaging vehicles along Multan Road. The police confirmed one fatality, while the TLP claimed two deaths and dozens of injuries. The violence also left more than a dozen officers wou