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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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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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