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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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Preliminary ruling on Sheikh Rashid’s exoneration plea on conspiracy to assassinate President Zardari

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On Thursday, the Islamabad District and Sessions Court reserved judgment on Sheikh Rashid’s (leader of the Awami Muslim League) appeal in the matter of alleged plot to assassinate President Asif Ali Zardari.

Earlier, Sheikh Rashid sought exoneration in the matter by lodging a plea.

On Thursday, the session was presided over by Civil Judge Yasir Mehmood.

The ex-minister of the federal government and his legal team made an appearance in court.

In court, lawyer Sardar Razaq contended that the FIR filed against Sheikh Rashid did not adhere to the law.

The veteran politician’s lawyer begged the court to clear his client’s name in the case that was filed with the Abpara Police Station.

The case’s ruling was postponed by the court.

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KP CM Ganadapur granted three weeks of travel bail by PHC

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The chief minister of KP, Ali Amin Gandapur, has been granted three weeks of transit bail in his plea with the Peshawar High Court (PHC).

The appeal for information regarding charges against Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur was considered by a two-judge panel from the PHC, which included Chief Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Sahibzada Asadullah.

The chief justice noted that the chief minister showed up for the court hearing, even though he was actually scheduled to be in Islamabad for an IMF meeting.

The applicant’s legal representative has asked for specifics of all pending charges against Chief Minister Gandapur, including those in Punjab.

According to the assistant attorney general, he told the ministry of the interior to adhere rigidly to court orders.

According to CJ Ibrahim, they have the option to request a response from the federal government and extend protection bail up to the Punjab region.

In every case, the additional attorney general ensured that court orders were implemented. He said that he had written to each district and requested details from the Punjab Police and the Inspector General.

The assistant attorney general has asked for an extension of three weeks to complete the report.

Gandapur could not attend the court daily due to his administrative duties and his position as chief minister and public office holder, according to Justice Asadullah.

After extending KP CM’s protective bail, the judge postponed the case hearing to December 17.

“Prepared to Protest”

Speaking to the media outside of PHC, KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur declared that he was prepared for the PTI protest meeting and that this time, the action plan will be stringent but undisclosed.

He emphasized that their peaceful protest was in accordance with their constitutionally protected right. According to him, his group was attacked, rubber bullets were shot, and routes were blocked so that protests couldn’t take place.

Importantly, on November 24th, Aleema Khan, who is the brother of PTI founder Imran Khan, said that her brother had called for a final protest.

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A response to an intra-party election case has been granted an extension by PTI.

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The matter involving PTI’s intra-party elections was heard by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and the party once again asked for more time to respond.

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, chairman of the PTI, and petitioner Akbar S. Babar were both present before a two-member ECP court that heard the matter.

In response to PTI’s plea for additional time to respond, the Election Commission extended the deadline.

Additional case proceedings will not resume until December 4, per the commission’s adjournment.

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