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NDMA predicts that smog would rise throughout Pakistan in November and December.

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A smog notice has been issued by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), alerting people to the rising levels of haze in several Pakistani cities in November and December.

The advice states that smog is predicted to have a major effect on Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Nowshera, and Mardan, with morning and evening hours likely to see the highest levels.

The NDMA advised people to wear masks and refrain from needless travel in order to reduce their exposure to dangerous air pollutants.

In order to control the smog crisis, which worsens during Pakistan’s winter months due to seasonal weather patterns and pollution levels, authorities are keeping an eye on air quality levels and putting policies into place.

In the meantime, Islamabad’s Air Quality Index (AQI) of 268 was concerning, exceeding by 38.7% the WHO’s recommended air quality standards.

As a precaution against the dangerous air quality, authorities have recommended mask use for people with respiratory disorders.

There is a chance of smog and fog covering the city, but the Met Department predicts that dry weather will continue in Islamabad and the neighboring areas.

In Lahore, Kasur, Okara, Sialkot, Hafizabad, and Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, haze and fog are expected in the mornings and nights. In Jhang, Narowal, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Mangla, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Sheikhupura, and Faisalabad, comparable circumstances are probably present.

Smog is also predicted to affect Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Multan, Layyah, Bhakkar, Khanewal, Khanpur, Rahim Yar Khan, and Dera Ghazi Khan in South Punjab.

Cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Nowshera, Mardan, Swabi, Kohat, Bannu, Lakki Marwat, and Dera Ismail Khan, are expected to see comparable fog and smog problems. Foggy weather is also predicted by the Met Department for the areas of Sukkur, Larkana, Kashmore, and Khairpur in Sindh.

In the meantime, cold weather is predicted for Balochistani hilly regions both in the morning and at night.

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Large-scale raid at the airport in Islamabad

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A travel attempt is blocked by FIA immigration, and two suspects are released.

At Islamabad Airport, the immigration squad of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) stopped two travelers from using forged documents to fly outside.

Wajid Ali and Irfan Khan were the two people who were trying to get to Poland.

Both travelers, who were from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, were removed from the aircraft when their fake visas were found. Fake visas were discovered affixed to the suspects’ passports while they were aboard a private airline.

After the discovery, the suspects were sent to Islamabad’s Anti-Human Trafficking Circle for additional examination.

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National Action Plan: Coordinating Meeting Reviews with Provinces and NACTA

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In Islamabad, Mohsin Naqvi, the federal interior minister, presided over a crucial National Action Plan Coordination Committee meeting.

It was agreed at the meeting that NACTA and the provinces should coordinate better, and a National Fusion Center has been set up to facilitate efficient communication in this area.

According to information presented to the meeting, 206 terrorists were killed during the 7984 intelligence-based operations carried out up until October of this year.

The meeting decided that comprehensive measures will be taken to prevent the activities of banned terrorist organizations on social media, and accounts of terrorist groups will be blocked with the cooperation of PTA.

The provinces will implement a comprehensive plan to stop the issuing and blocking of unauthorized SIM cards.

Due to recent terrorist attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, the interior minister instructed top authorities to show an efficient counterterrorism mechanism at the upcoming meeting.

Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would receive full assistance from the federation to enhance local counterterrorism agencies’ capacities, according to the interior minister.

The frontier constabulary will be reinforced, he stated, and the police and Frontier Corps will deal with terrorists.

He gave the Interior Ministry a week’s notice to receive a report from each agency outlining their needs. NACTA will be a key player in the war against terrorism, he declared.

The interior minister gave the order to put the infallible security plan into action for the protection of Chinese nationals after the meeting evaluated the provisions made for their safety.

He stated facilities will be made available to Coast Guards to stop drug smuggling along the coast.

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New Operational Difficulties: COAS Visits Troops Taking Part in Field Training

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In the vicinity of Narowal and Sialkot, soldiers engaged in a field training exercise were inspected by General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff.

The aims and conduct of the exercise, which sought to hone professional abilities and battlefield procedures necessary for tackling new operational problems, were thoroughly explained to him.

Several elements, including armor, infantry, mechanized infantry, artillery, air defense, army aviation, and anti-tank guided missile units, carried out integrated fire and maneuver operations during the exercise. In a contemporary military setting, the exercise also showed how to effectively use information operations and electronic warfare capabilities to thwart enemy communications and counter misinformation tactics.

COAS accompanied the troops in the field for the day and praised their strong morale, operational preparedness, and training standards. He stressed the vital need of remaining constantly ready to combat any threats that opponents may offer throughout his conversation with the attendees.

The COAS confirmed that the Pakistan Armed Forces, with the nation’s unwavering support, are fully capable of protecting our beloved motherland’s territorial integrity and sovereignty from any threats.

The Commander Gujranwala Corps and the Inspector General of Training and Evaluation had earlier greeted COAS when he arrived at the training field.

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