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Lahore has issued an emergency alert as the city’s environment is choking due to smog.

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The dangerous air quality brought on by pollution from Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh has prompted the Punjab government to issue an emergency notice for Lahore residents.

Maryam Aurangzeb, the senior provincial minister, has advised residents to exercise caution by wearing masks and keeping doors and windows closed because pollutants from nearby areas are carried in by high winds.

Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) shot up from 800 to 191 yesterday as the winds died down, according to Minister Aurangzeb.

Children and those with heart and respiratory disorders, she stressed, should not be exposed to the outdoors.

“The burning of crop residues in Indian regions has contributed to the increased levels of pollution,” the environment minister said.

The air quality in Lahore is severely impacted by the strong winds, she reaffirmed, making the already dire situation worse.

The chief minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz, has also urged all citizens to wear masks in reaction to the deteriorating circumstances. The school day has been rescheduled to 8:45 AM in order to protect students.

Parents and school officials are encouraged to follow safety protocols, making sure that kids wear masks to school. Parents are advised not to send their children to school without adequate protection, as Aurangzeb emphasized that it is crucial for the health of young kids.

As pollution levels in the area continue to rise, residents are urged to report any environmental pollution infractions to Citizen 1373.

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Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

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The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

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SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

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The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

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Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

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According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

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