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.
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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.
Pakistan’s Military Comes Under Attack by Protesters
Regarded historically as a moderating force in the country’s politics, the generals’ reputation has withered under attacks from the ousted prime minister, Imran Khan.
‘Joyland,’ a Pakistani Film Banned at Home, Is Celebrated Abroad
Saim Sadiq’s feature “Joyland,” which includes a transgender woman’s love affair, cannot be shown in Pakistan’s Punjab Province.
Imran Khan Makes Court Appearance and Chaos Breaks Out
Supporters of the former prime minister of Pakistan have repeatedly clashed this week with the security forces, keeping the country on edge. “Show you can fight,” he told supporters.
India’s Partition: A History in Photos
The division set off communal violence and displaced millions, changing the face and geopolitics of South Asia.