Lahore smog emergency: Maryam Nawaz seeks India's help

IANS | October 30, 2024 2:46 PM

Lahore, Oct 30 (IANS) Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif stated on Wednesday that she plans to write a letter to Bhagwant Mann, the CM of Indian Punjab, seeking cooperation to tackle the issue of smog, which has engulfed the whole region, especially Lahore which has become the most polluted city in the world with AQI even going past 900 earlier this week.

Trudeau govt officials admit to leaking 'intel' against India to US media

IANS | October 30, 2024 10:20 AM

Ottawa, Oct 30 (IANS) Exposing Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government's vindictive campaign against India yet again, two senior officials in Ottawa have admitted that they leaked the so-called 'intelligence" on India to the American media, much before it was revealed at home.

US elections: Billionaires jostle to push Harris and Trump to victory

IANS | October 29, 2024 7:53 PM

Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) As many as 82 billionaires are supporting Democrat candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris while 52 are currently backing Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump as the race to White House approaches the finish line, an updated Forbes report revealed on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Lahore remains world's most polluted city with an AQI of 708

IANS | October 29, 2024 3:15 PM

Lahore, Oct 29 (IANS) Pakistan's Lahore continues to remain the world's most polluted city with the Air Quality Index (AQI) peaking to 708 on Monday night, prompting medical experts and the provincial government to issue guidelines for the citizens, asking them to stay indoors or not move out without wearing masks.