Housing communities and businesses that rely on agriculture have been destroyed in the country’s largest province.
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Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.
Floods and Heavy Rain Kill Dozens in Pakistan
Relentless rain began on Wednesday, causing flooding in several cities and across vast rural stretches in the province of Punjab.
F.B.I. Arrests Harpreet Singh, Wanted in India
The Indian authorities said the man, arrested on Thursday, was linked to a Sikh separatist movement. His arrest was a win for India, long hobbled in efforts to extradite its citizens.
Smog in Pakistan Smothers Lahore, Breaking a Vibrant City’s Rhythms
Lahore comes alive at night. But this year’s record onslaught of cold-weather smog — residents call it the “fifth season” — has broken its rhythms.
Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan
The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province.
Air Pollution in Pakistan’s Largest Province Leaves Hundreds Hospitalized
The authorities in Lahore, home to 13 million people and the country’s second-biggest city, have told half the work force to stay home.
Air Pollution in Pakistan’s Largest Province Leaves Hundreds Hospitalized
The authorities in Punjab, home to 130 million people, have told half the province’s work force to stay at home in areas with severe air pollution.
At Least 38 Killed in Attacks in Southwestern Pakistan
At least 38 people have been killed in several assaults across Baluchistan Province since Sunday in what appears to be part of a campaign by armed separatists in the region.
It Was Once Pakistan’s Military Stronghold. Now Even It Has Had Enough.
The mounting frustration with the military establishment is a stark shift in Punjab, the country’s most populous and politically important province.