Web archive - November 2, 2024

Punjab, Pakistan

Funds allocated to fight smog for the first time: Maryam Aurangzeb

For the first time, thermal drone cameras will monitor stubble burning, aiming to mitigate its environmental impact.

Pakistan

Acting President and PM vow to protect journalists' rights

Acting President, Prime Minister issue message for International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

Pakistan

CJ Yahya Afridi calls first meeting of Pakistan's Judicial Commission after reforms

JCP meeting will discuss the appointment of judges for constitutional benches in the Supreme Court

Pakistan

Parliament submits names of Judicial Commission nominees to Supreme Court

Speaker's nominations for JCP ensure equal representation from both government and opposition

Sindh

IDEAS 2024 Defence Exhibition set to begin in Karachi this month

Four-day biennial event—from 19 to 22 Nov—promises variety of displays, discussions related to defence industries.

Life & Style

Clocks set to turn back as daylight saving time ends this weekend in the US

Daylight saving time for 2024 ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, 3 November, when most Americans will set clocks back one hour

Pakistan, Islamabad

PM Shehbaz wishes President Zardari a swift recovery after foot fracture

Phone call came after President Asif Ali Zardari sustained a fracture to his foot at Dubai Airport two days ago.

Entertainment

Rapper Nawlage 2k5 dies at 35

Rapper and producer Nawlage 2k5 passes away at 35, with tributes pouring in from friends and fans.

Life & Style

Video of woman celebrating divorce goes viral

A woman’s divorce celebration video sparks heated reactions on social media, stirring a debate over marriage values.

World

BBC faces criticism from over 100 Staff on Gaza coverage 'bias'

“Basic journalistic tenets have been lacking when it comes to holding Israel to account for its actions,”