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Consortium discusses measures to tackle smog

LAHORE: Chancellor /Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Saturday chaired the meeting of Consortium on ...

Published 10 Dec, 2023 03:33am

Pakistan

Punjab, upper Sindh: Fog, smog likely to engulf plains this month

KARACHI: Fog and smog are likely to engulf the country’s plains in December, the Met Office said on Thursday. In...

Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am

Pakistan

Govt should address root causes of smog: CAP

LAHORE: The closure of commercial activity and markets is not yielding results, as the government does not ...

Published 01 Dec, 2023 04:43am

Pakistan

Smog: Lahore industrialists denounce registration of cases

LAHORE: “Harassment and registration of cases against industrialists under the pretext of smog are unfair and...

Published 30 Nov, 2023 04:53am

Pakistan

Smog: govt advises to wear masks in public areas

KARACHI: Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar (retd) called on the public to ensure the use of face...

Published 29 Nov, 2023 05:09am

Pakistan

Working group formed to execute artificial rain project

LAHORE: As part of efforts to control smog, the Punjab government has formed a working group comprising...

Published 28 Nov, 2023 04:57am

Pakistan

CBD Punjab launches Miyawaki Forest initiative to combat smog

LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), a leading development entity in the ...

Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am

Opinion

Reducing smog through bio-diesel

Smog has been causing major problems in country’s social and economic life. There is no need to describe the ...

Published 26 Nov, 2023 03:31am

Pakistan

Punjab mulling artificial rain in Lahore to fight off fog

LAHORE: Punjab Environment Minister Bilal Afzal on Friday visited Walton Airport in Lahore to inspect the available...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Pakistan

LHC orders closure of all cafes by 10pm

LAHORE: During the proceedings regarding petitions related to environmental issues, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on...

Published 25 Nov, 2023 05:19am

Pakistan

CM announces measures to combat smog challenge

LAHORE: In a bid to tackle the situation arising due to smog, the caretaker Punjab government has decided that all...

Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am

Business & Finance

Closure of businesses: Lahore businesspeople urge govt to reconsider its decision

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday rejected the government decision to close businesses...

Published 24 Nov, 2023 05:29am

Pakistan

Action ordered against violators of anti-smog rules

LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed the district administration to take strict action...

Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am

Pakistan

Smog-hit Punjab: LHC orders schools, colleges to be closed on Saturdays

Educational institutions to stay closed on Saturdays until the end of January

Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:19pm

Pakistan

LHC orders closure of schools on Saturdays and Sundays

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday proposed effective measures to combat smog by recommending closure of ...

Published 18 Nov, 2023 06:03am

Opinion

The health toll of air pollution

One thing which still remains binding between Pakistan and India and reminds us of each other is the weather and the...

Updated 18 Nov, 2023 06:56am

Pakistan

Punjab govt announces new steps to overcome challenge of smog

LAHORE: Announcing measures to cope with the smog challenge in the provincial capital, the Punjab government...

Published 17 Nov, 2023 06:06am

Pakistan

Experts spell out steps aimed at overcoming smog challenge

LAHORE: Smog is a mixture of air pollution, smoke and fog, in which different harmful gasses produced by the burning...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am

Pakistan

Smog: Punjab govt implements environment-friendly measures

LAHORE: The Punjab government has initiated an environmentally friendly measure to combat smog by restricting the...

Published 16 Nov, 2023 05:39am

Pakistan

Smog: LHC orders twice-a-week closure of educational institutions

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed the government to close all the educational institutions ...

Published 14 Nov, 2023 05:08am

Pakistan

LHC orders closure of schools on Nov 18 to curb smog

Also recommends two-day remote work for offices

Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:45pm

Pakistan

Fog causes closure of Multan-Sukkur Motorway

ISLAMABAD: In a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters, the entry of all kinds of traffic from RYK...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am

Pakistan

PR to introduce TDAS for improved track visibility in foggy conditions

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is set to introduce the “Train Driver Assistant System” (TDAS) to help train ...

Published 13 Nov, 2023 06:31am

World

‘Like breathing poison’: Delhi children hardest hit by smog

NEW DELHI: Crying in a hospital bed with a nebuliser mask on his tiny face, one-month-old Ayansh Tiwari has a thick,...

Published 09 Nov, 2023 11:19am

Pakistan

LHC announces holiday on Friday

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) announced a public holiday on Friday in Lahore and seven other districts of the...

Published 09 Nov, 2023 05:38am

Pakistan

‘Promotion of eco-friendly agri technology to help combat challenges’

FAISALABAD: “Promotion of eco-friendly agricultural technology will help combat challenges like smog, poor air...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am

Pakistan

Punjab announces 4-day holiday to deal with smog challenge

LAHORE: To control smog, the Punjab government has imposed four-day environmental and health emergencies in Lahore...

Published 08 Nov, 2023 05:42am

World

Smog-ridden New Delhi extends schools shutdown

NEW DELHI: Authorities in India’s smog-ridden capital New Delhi on Sunday extended an emergency schools closure by...

Published 06 Nov, 2023 05:27am

Editorials

Smog emergency

EDITORIAL: While Lahore continues to endure an unenviable reputation of being the world’s most polluted city, it...

Published 05 Nov, 2023 03:10am

Pakistan

LHC directs govt to seal smoke-emitting factories

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday directed the government to seal smoke-emitting factories and impound ...

Published 04 Nov, 2023 06:00am

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 11 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.74 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 11 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	526 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 11 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 11 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 11 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 11 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	90.51 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 11 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	500.43 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 11 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 11 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.99 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Dec 11 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	105.15 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Dec 11 786 Investments Limited(786)	5.74 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Dec 11 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	526 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Dec 11 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Dec 11 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Dec 11 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Dec 11 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	90.51 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Dec 11 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	500.43 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Dec 11 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Dec 11 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	10.99 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Attock Cement / Dec 11 Attock Cement Pakistan Limited(ACPL)	105.15 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 11 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	342,535,258 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 11 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	98,557,282 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Dec 11 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	58,736,500 ▲ 0.00
Kohinoor Spining / Dec 11 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	56,593,500 ▲ 0.00
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 11 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	47,998,197 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Dec 11 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	46,684,647 ▲ 0.00
B.O.Punjab / Dec 11 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	32,876,325 ▲ 0.00
Pak Elektron / Dec 11 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	29,819,540 ▲ 0.00
Hascol Petrol / Dec 11 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	27,935,500 ▲ 0.00
Pak Int.Bulk / Dec 11 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	25,443,500 ▲ 0.00

Markets →

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 8	284.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 8	283.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 8	144.95
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 8	0.88
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 8	1.25
Euro to USD / Dec 8	1.08
UK LIBOR % / Dec 8	5.48

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 8	4604.37
India Sensex / Dec 8	69825.60
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 8	32307.86
Nasdaq / Dec 8	14403.97
Hang Seng / Dec 8	16334.37
FTSE 100 / Dec 8	7554.47
Dow Jones / Dec 8	36247.87
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 8	16759.22
France CAC40 / Dec 8	7526.55

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 8	71.23
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 8	17235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 8	187414
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 8	2004.67
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 8	81.44

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