Health

Green lockdown imposed in Lahore to tackle smog

What Happened: The Punjab Environmental Department has implemented a “Green Lockdown” in Lahore to combat severe smog, banning construction and restricting certain activities in hotspot areas while Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz calls for climate diplomacy with India. What you need to know: On Wednesday, the Environmental Department issued a notification detailing the lockdown measures. Several […]

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Safety Guide: How to Safeguard Your Health from Smog

Every winter, cities in northern and central Pakistan are covered in a blanket of fog, primarily due to specific climate zoning. However, this issue has worsened over the years, as pollutants from the ground contribute to the fog, thickening it into dangerous smog. The problem has escalated in recent decades because of rapid industrialization and

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Salman Khan’s Blackbuck Case Dispute with Bishnoi Community Intensifies

What Happened: The conflict between Salman Khan and the Bishnoi community over the blackbuck case has intensified, with Lawrence Bishnoi’s cousin rejecting claims of a financial settlement and recent threats against Khan heightening tensions. What you need to know: The ongoing tension between Bollywood star Salman Khan and the Bishnoi community traces back to the

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Angelina Jolie Condemns Global Injustice and Gaza Bombardment

What Happened: From the archives, Angelina Jolie criticized global injustice and the unequal distribution of human rights, condemning both the international focus on business interests and the ongoing Israeli bombardment of Gaza. What you need to know: Angelina Jolie has criticized global injustice, highlighting how some groups receive justice while others do not, even within

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Polio Vaccination Campaign Launches in Gaza

What Happened: A polio vaccination campaign has started in Gaza amid UN-announced “humanitarian pauses,” with children receiving vaccines at health centers under drone surveillance. What you need to know: A polio vaccination campaign has commenced in the Gaza Strip, where the United Nations has announced “humanitarian pauses” to facilitate mass vaccinations, a health official told

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UAE Donates $5 Million for Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza

What Happened: The UAE is donating $5 million for a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, set to start on Sunday, amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises in the region. What you need to know: On Friday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a $5 million donation to support a polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza

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Saudi Arabia bans sick pilgrims from performing Hajj

“Saudi Arabia bans sick pilgrims from performing Hajj.” What Happened: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has barred pregnant women and those with complex medical conditions from Hajj 2025 to ensure pilgrims’ safety amid expected extreme weather. What you need to Know: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a health advisory

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doctors shared their harrowing experiences volunteering in Gaza

What Happened: At a Chicago press conference, doctors described the harrowing experience of treating children in Gaza, including holding the hands of those who passed away. What you need to know: At a press conference in Chicago, doctors who volunteered in Gaza shared their distressing experiences, highlighting the severe challenges they faced. They described witnessing

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