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After concluding his trip to Pakistan, Iranian President Raisi departs for Tehran.

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From Karachi Airport, the Iranian President departed for Iran. At Jinnah International Airport, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tesori, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, and other high-ranking officials bid farewell to the Iranian president.

The Iranian president met with a number of high-ranking officials while in Pakistan, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Governor Balighur Rehman, Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh, Governor Maryam Nawaz of Punjab, Governor Asim Munir of the Army Staff, and CM Murad Ali Shah.

Prior to this, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the president of Iran, reaffirmed his commitment to fostering bilateral ties with Pakistan.

At a celebration held in his honor last night at the Chief Minister House in Karachi, he was speaking to a sizable crowd.

According to the president of Iran, both sides are thinking about working together to support political, economic, commercial, and public relations efforts for the growth and well-being of their respective populations.

Iran has advanced significantly in industry, research, and technology, according to Dr. Syed Ebrahim Raisi, and it is prepared to share its expertise with Pakistan.

The Iranian president reaffirmed his commitment to removing trade restrictions with Pakistan.

Raisi’s trip to Lahore
During his visit to Allama Iqbal’s mausoleum earlier in the day, Ebrahim Raisi emphasized his “special connection” to the Pakistani people.

Raisi and his delegation were welcomed at the Allama Iqbal International Airport by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The Iranian president expressed his desire to speak at a public event in Pakistan during his remarks at the event.

When paying his respects at Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s mausoleum in Lahore, Ebrahim Raisi stated, “I wanted to address a public rally in Pakistan but the conditions were such that it could not be made possible.”

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Smog crisis: Punjab will go into complete lockdown, school holidays will be extended

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The deteriorating smog situation in Punjab has prompted Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb to declare a health emergency in Lahore and Multan, among other immediate emergency steps.

Speaking at a news conference in Lahore, Marriyum underlined the seriousness of the issue by claiming that the air quality index (AQI) in Lahore and several other cities had reached dangerously high levels, with Lahore’s AQI reaching a startling 2800.

“The countries that reduced smog received a lot of cooperation from their citizens,” she said, advising people to spend Saturday and Sunday at home. She also emphasized the media’s and actors’ and artists’ contributions to the fight against the health threat.

Marriyum claimed that she put on a mask and went out in Lahore herself, where she saw people having a good time. Because they ride motorcycles and cars without masks, they are unaware that smog can kill them. She emphasized that the mask prohibition should be enforced by the business sector.

“I shall exhort everyone who is against smog to band together. Taking everything into account, the decisions will go into effect starting next week,” the minister declared.

Important actions revealed
With the haze in Lahore and other Punjabi cities getting worse, the minister announced the following measures:

All furnace-based facilities and brick kilns in Lahore and Multan have been closed since Friday in an effort to reduce pollution.

On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, if nothing changes by Wednesday, there will be a total lockdown.

It will only be possible to eat at restaurants until 4 p.m.; after then, takeout will be available.

All Punjabi schools, colleges, and universities—aside from Murree—have extended their holidays and been directed to switch to online instruction.

As of Friday, construction has been prohibited in Multan and Lahore.

Holidays for paramedical workers have been canceled, and hospital outpatient departments will now be open until 8 p.m.

EAQ oil projects and e-bikes are in the works. Lahore is introducing e-buses in response to the environmental condition.

More than 40,000 smog-affected people are receiving treatment in hospitals, according to Marriyum Aurangzeb, who also recommended people to minimize their outside activities and wear masks, especially when riding motorcycles. She stated her desire to testify before the Lahore High Court, which is considering a case pertaining to smog, and inform the judge of the government’s actions.

“A public campaign called ‘Detox Lahore’ has been launched to raise awareness about smog and its life-threatening effects,” she said, adding that “currently, our health has turned into a smog health crisis.” “People are requested to go out on motorcycles only for essential work, and that too while wearing masks,” she stated.

The chief minister began working on smog in March, Aurangzeb emphasized, and a plan was developed by considering all the variables that contribute to haze. A 10-year climate change and smog policy was put into place by the Punjab government. It included converting brick kilns to zigzag technology after destroying 800 kilns to cut emissions, encouraging eco-friendly transportation by introducing electric buses and e-bikes in Lahore, and giving farmers super seeders at 60% off the price to cut down on stubble burning.

The chief minister was personally reviewing the departments’ adherence to the smog policy, she said. In Punjab, there was no rule requiring motorcycles to be inspected for fitness, and vehicles were not checked. “We have received three gas analysers, which will be given to the traffic police for inspecting vehicles,” Aurangzeb stated.

As the two nations are unable to alter the wind direction, the minister emphasized that smog is not just a problem in Pakistan but also impacts people’s life in Punjab, India. “Smog knows no borders; it’s a matter of life and death for both countries,” she said, calling for collaboration to face the threat.

In order to secure adherence to the mask mandate and other measures, Marriyum Aurangzeb made an appeal to the public and commercial sectors. She threatened to implement further stringent measures, including a potential lockdown that would last until Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, if the smog situation did not improve by the middle of the week.

In closing, Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of teamwork, saying, “Countries that eradicated smog were successful due to public cooperation. We must follow suit in order to safeguard our future and well-being.

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Three Terrorists Are Killed by Security Forces in Harnai District: ISPR

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The Security Forces killed three militants in Balochistan’s Harnai District.

Security Forces led by Major Muhammad Haseeb were promptly sent in to sanitize the Harnai District when it was suspected that terrorists were present and intended to attack defenseless civilians, according to ISPR.

Three of the terrorists were dispatched to hell when the own troops successfully engaged their location.

Nevertheless, Havildar Noor Ahmed and Major Muhammad Haseeb paid the ultimate sacrifice and accepted martyrdom after an improvised explosive device detonated on the Security Forces’ lead vehicle during the operation.

Together with the country, Pakistan’s Security Forces are resolute in their efforts to prevent attempts to undermine Balochistan’s peace, stability, and advancement; the valiant troops’ sacrifices only serve to fortify our determination.

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Pakistan’s Climate Change Ministry and GGGI Sign a Pact on Green Finance for Climate Action

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The Global Green Growth Initiative and the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination inked a four-year country program framework agreement to use targeted climate action and green growth initiatives to further Pakistan’s sustainable development goals.

The official signing ceremony took place in Baku, Azerbaijan, at the Pakistan Pavilion at the COP29.

Helena McLeod, Deputy Director-General of the Global Green Growth Institute, and Aisha Humera Moriani, Secretary of the Climate Change & Environmental Coordination Ministry, signed the deal.

The GGGI’s enthusiasm in working with Pakistan to support policy frameworks for climate action, mobilize green finance, and encourage investment in sectors to meet environmental sustainability and climate resilience goals was acknowledged by Romina Khurhsid Alam.

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