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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
Experts believe govt measures alone cannot take credit since favourable weather played a key role
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Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems
130,000 people were affected by air pollution in November alone
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Excavations at Taxila’s Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC
Traces found of narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, areas for storing grain, daily use artefacts
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
Despite the government announcing economic relief for minorities in 2025, progress on security, religious freedom, and
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Minority rights remain systemically fragile
HRCP records forced conversions, worship attacks and police failures in 2025
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Punjab grants arrest powers to forest department under new amendment
Changes aim to target illegal logging, forest fires, encroachments, timber smuggling
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Pakistan poorly equipped for HPAI crisis, experts warn
As virus spreads globally. lack of coordinated surveillance in Pakistan heightens threat to wildlife, humans
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Lahoris endure persistent breathing hazard
Senior minister concedes onset of smog season
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Punjab Wildlife Rangers recover three black bears in one week
Crackdown against illegal possession of protected animals continues across the province
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Wildlife dept seizes 7,702 dead wild birds in Khanewal
The search led to the recovery of 4,304 sparrows, 3,200 mynas and teals, 196 ducks and two partridges, all found dead









