LAHORE — Pakistan’s cultural city Lahore been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394, and the Pakistan’s Punjab government has planned for artificial rain to mitigate smog impact. The AQI is a measure of the concentration of various pollutants in the air. An AQI above […]
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Iran says neighbours won’t allow use of their ‘soil or airspace’ for attack
TEHRAN — Iran’s neighbours have pledged they will not allow the use of their “soil or airspace” for any attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday, as Israel weighs a retaliation for the Islamic republic’s missile strike. “All our neighbours have assured us that they won’t allow their soil or airspace to be used […]
Champions Trophy 2025: ICC ‘satisfied’ over PCB arrangements for mega event
ISLAMABAD — The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction over the detailed briefing of arrangements presented by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials for the Champions Trophy 2025, sources told Geo News Monday The preparations were laid out in an ICC meeting in which PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was also present. PCB officials assured […]
Ganderbal attack: Omar Abdullah visits residence of slain doctor in Budgam
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday visited the residence of Dr Shahnawaz Dar, who was killed in a militant attack in Ganderbal on Sunday. Abdullah visited Dar’s residence in Nadigam village in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The chief minister met the slain doctor’s family and expressed his condolences and sympathies […]
LG office will extend full support to govt that meets expectations of people: Manoj Sinha
JAMMU — An government that takes appropriate steps to meet the expectations of the people would have the full support of the LG’s office, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. Sinha said the local bodies’ elections in the Union territory will be held as soon as the backward classes commission submits its report […]
Govt orders posting of seven officers to Personal Section of Advisor to Chief Minister
SRINAGAR — The J&K government on Tuesday ordered transfer of seven officers from different departments to the personal section of advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. As per an order, the following officers are posted in the Personal Section of Advisor to the Chief Minister. Sanjeev Sharma, Private Secretary J&K Secretariat Hospitality […]
Mehbooba claims non-local laborers being asked to leave Valley; police denies allegations
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Tuesday dismissed claims circulating on social media about non-local laborers being asked to leave the valley, calling the reports “completely baseless.” “The recent social media post about non-local laborers being asked to leave is completely baseless. The J&K Police is committed to maintain security and a […]
Possibly two foreign militants involved in Ganderbal attack: LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said two foreign militants, who have possibly infiltrated from north Kashmir’s Bandipora area, were involved in an attack that left seven people dead in Ganderbal district a day before. A doctor and six labourers were killed when militants struck a tunnel-construction site on the […]
Parents of Children with Special needs are often cheated and humiliated in various Rehabilitation Centers in J&K
SRINAGAR — In Jammu and Kashmir children with special needs and their parents are struggling for early intervention treatment. Being a caregiver for children with disabilities is a full time responsibility whether it is Cerebral Palsy, Autism or any other disabilities parents face challenges every day such as lack of Rehab centers and affordable treatment […]
Meeting at IHRO’s Delhi Headquarters Highlights Neglect of Wular Lake Tourism Promotion
SRINAGAR — At a recent meeting held at the International Human Rights Organization (IHRO) headquarters in Delhi, chaired by Dr. Nem Singh Premi ji and coordinated by Mr. Altaf Bhat ji, the disparity in tourism promotion between Dal Lake and Wular Lake was a key topic of discussion. Wular Lake, which holds the distinction of […]