RAWALPINDI: A tragic incident occurred in Rawalpindi, where a man reportedly shot his wife in front of their children during a domestic dispute. The horrific event unfolded in Khalid Colony, near the Dhamial police station. The victim had been staying at her sister’s house following a disagreement with her husband.
The man shot his wife as she was returning home from a local market. The Chief Police Officer (CPO) of Rawalpindi, Khalid Hamdani, took notice of the incident and directed police officials to promptly apprehend the accused, Muhammad Siddiq. A case has been registered at the local police station.
This incident is a tragic reminder of the need to address domestic disputes and conflicts through non-violent means and to prioritize the safety and well-being of all family members.
Lahore Retains Title of World’s Most Polluted City, Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels
Lahore has maintained its position as the world’s most polluted city for several consecutive days, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching ‘Hazardous’ levels above 320 on Wednesday morning.
According to the Swiss air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Lahore’s air quality was categorized as ‘Hazardous,’ with an AQI of 323 on Wednesday. The concentration of PM2.5 (particulate matter) in the air of Punjab’s capital was recorded at 54.5 times higher than the annual air quality guideline value recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers and is used to measure particle levels in both outdoor and indoor environments.
In Lahore, the most polluted areas included The Mall Road area with the highest AQI of 374, followed by the Lahore American School area and Polo Ground in Cantt.
Lahore’s air quality has consistently been unhealthy, not only over the past few months but also during the “fifth season” of smog, which typically lasts from September to at least February.
According to IQAir data, the second most polluted city in the world was New Delhi, India, with an air quality index of 210 (‘Very Unhealthy’). The third most polluted city on Wednesday morning was Chengdu in China, with an air quality index of 179, categorized as ‘Unhealthy.’
