India’s farmers end year long protest. Farmers in India will stop a long-running strike when the government agrees to a number of outstanding requests, including promises that guaranteed pricing will be considered for all produce, not only rice and wheat, according to union leaders. “We have decided to call off the protest as most of […]
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Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities list
Lahore, Pakistan’s second largest city, has once again led the daily list of the world’s most polluted cities, forcing authorities to scramble to combat the environmental disaster. According to IQAir, a global environmental think-tank, the eastern city’s air quality was reported as 296, making it the world’s most polluted city on Friday. In November, Lahore, […]
Pakistan Kissan Ittehad declares strike from December 17
BAHAWALNAGAR: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) declared on Friday that it would launch a protest movement against rising prices, The Asian Mirror reported. Chairman of Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) Chaudhry Khalid Hussain said that the protest march will commence on December 17 in Balochistan. According to the growers’ heads, they are experiencing difficulties as a […]
People are in ‘pain’ over price spiral, PM admits
Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that the people are in “suffering” as a result of the country’s increasing prices. Imran Khan has asked the relevant authorities to expedite the registration procedure for the Ehsaas Ration Program so that the largest number of needy households can benefit. He also highlighted involving district government authorities […]
Job advertisement seems hoax to unemployed youth
Job advertisement: Unemployment seems to be at its peak amid the turmoil of coronavirus and now people are feeling more threatened regarding employment as the spread of Omicron looms over the country. Recently, the Punjab Public Service Commission’s job advertisement for the post of Sub-Inspector(SI) worked as a light of hope among the youngsters who […]
For schools & private offices, LHC may order week-long lockdown
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has hinted at ordering a week-long lockdown in the city for schools and offices due to deteriorating air quality, according to a report in The News, Several public interest petitions regarding Lahore’s air quality index were heard by Justice Shahid Karim (AQI). According to the AQQI rankings, Lahore has been […]
Pakistan’s mini-budget will be final blow, says Shahbaz
On Monday, PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif questioned claims that the government was attempting to implement a mini-budget in accordance with IMF instructions, claiming that it would devastate Pakistan’s economy, which is already beset by high inflation and unemployment. The mini-budget is expected to eliminate tax exemptions on mobile phones, stationery, and packaged food goods, while […]