Air pollution in Delhi reaches 'severe plus' levels

Air pollution in Delhi reaches ‘severe plus’ levels

Air pollution in India‘s capital, Delhi, has soared extremely severely, choking residents and engulfing the city in thick smog. At 15:00 IST (09:30 BST), pollution levels reached a staggering 1,500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI), as reported by tech company IQAir. This figure is 15 times higher than the threshold the World Health Organisation…

Railway bomb blast in Pakistan kills at least 25

Railway bomb blast in Pakistan kills at least 25

At least 25 individuals have lost their lives following a bomb explosion at a railway station in Balochistan province, Pakistan, according to officials. A significant explosion occurred at Quetta station in southwestern Pakistan, injuring dozens as a famous morning train was preparing to depart for Peshawar. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for a…

Two Chinese citizens were shot and injured in Pakistan

Two Chinese citizens were shot and injured in Pakistan

On Tuesday, a security guard at a garment factory in Karachi, Pakistan’s commercial center, opened fire, injuring two Chinese nationals. This incident marks the latest in a series of attacks that have prompted Beijing to call for enhanced security measures for its citizens abroad. In Karachi’s industrial area, a significant police presence was observed at…

Schools shut in Lahore as pollution reaches record level

Schools shut in Lahore as pollution reaches record level

Authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, have decided to close all primary schools for a week due to unprecedented levels of air pollution in the city. Starting Monday, half of the office workforce will transition to remote work as part of a newly implemented “green lockdown” initiative. Additional measures encompass prohibitions on engine-powered rickshaws and restrictions on…