Author: Asianet Pakistan

Safe City Islamabad conducts 6,800 surveillance operations in two weeks; 6,670 citizens facilitated

Asianet Pakistan

Islamabad: Safe City Islamabad delivered strong performance in the first two weeks of 2026, conducting over 6,800 surveillance operations and facilitating 6,670 citizens through Police Khidmat Markaz services and digital support systems. An official told reporter on Wednesday that the Safe City Directorate also helped trace 129 proclaimed offenders and absconders through advanced digital surveillance […]

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Biogas Demonstration Plant established at Paroka Farm

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Faisalabad: Punjab Bioenergy Institute (PBI) of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has established Biogas Demonstration Plant at its Paroka Farm. Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Chairperson Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan inaugurated the plant while UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi Vice Chancellor Prof Dr […]

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Cold, dry weather forecast

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Lahore: MET officials said continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country, while a westerly wave was likely to enter the western and upper regions from Thursday evening or night. They forecast mainly cold and dry weather across most areas, with very cold conditions expected in hilly regions. Moderate to dense fog was […]

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Lahore records 270 average AQI

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Lahore: The cold wave intensified in the provincial capital on Wednesday as the mercury plunged to 3°C, while the average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 270. Data compiled by IQAir showed that air quality remained in the very unhealthy category, with PM2.5 levels measured at 39 times higher than the World Health Organization’s […]

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Illegal mini petrol pump sealed

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Gujrat: Assistant Commissioner Sarai Alamgir Farooq Azam sealed a mini petrol pump and oil agency operating illegally in the district. According to a district administration spokesperson, the action was taken under the directives of the Punjab government to curb illegal businesses and ensure public safety. Authorities said that illegally operated petrol pumps and oil agencies […]

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