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A private tuition centre in the Kahna suburb of Lahore collapsed its roof, killing 14 children and injuring about five others. Rescue operations were completed within an hour, and most victims were aged 7–11. Authorities detained two people for questioning as part of an initial investigation. Pakistan’s prime minister and Punjab’s chief minister condemned the tragedy and pledged accountability and medical aid for the injured.
Mourners in Lahore, Pakistan, attended funerals for 14 children killed when the roof of a tutoring center collapsed, as relatives mourned and authorities investigated the cause and potential safety reforms.
A roof at an under-construction tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing at least 14 schoolchildren and injuring eight others; police say the center’s owner and another person have been arrested as rescuers search through the rubble and safety concerns about aging, substandard buildings are highlighted.
A roof collapse at a private tuition centre operating from an under-construction Lahore building in the Kahna Nau area killed 14 children aged seven to 13 and left 20 others injured, with authorities arresting the contractor as rescue teams and Edhi ambulances worked to recover victims; officials vow accountability and say the death toll could rise.
Fourteen children aged 5-16 died when the roof of a private after-school tutoring centre in Lahore collapsed; rescuers found children and a 30-year-old female teacher beneath the rubble. Authorities say the unregistered centre operated in a dilapidated building, two people have been detained, and a negligence investigation has been launched with officials promising a transparent probe and medical support for the injured.
In Lahore, Pakistan, the roof of an ageing tutoring centre collapsed, killing at least 14 children aged about 4–12 and injuring a teacher plus eight others; the centre’s owner and another person were arrested as rescuers comb through rubble, with officials citing poor construction and an unfinished second floor. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for an immediate investigation and medical aid for the injured.
Punjab lifts the Basant ban, allowing a regulated three-day Basant festival in Lahore for the first time since 2007, with government-registered kite sellers (QR codes), a restricted flying window, and bans on dangerous strings; while crowds celebrate, officials cite safety concerns from past fatalities and impose penalties up to five years’ imprisonment for violators, as other Punjab cities pursue unofficial celebrations.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised Lahore residents for following safety SOPs as Basant resumed after a 19-year ban, with a three-day festival backed by police and hospitals on alert, QR-tracked kites, and confiscation of glass-coated strings; officials said the “safe Basant” concept could be rolled out to other cities amid broader concerns following a recent mosque bombing in Islamabad and ongoing safety enforcement by authorities.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that Basant celebrations in Lahore will extend to 5am on Monday, praising the disciplined, safe festivities and continuing the pilot scheme. Basant was reintroduced with strict rules after a 2007 ban, including limits on materials and imagery. Despite safety measures, the first two days recorded 118 Basant-related accidents and six deaths, mostly from rooftop falls and twine injuries.
Violent clashes erupted in Lahore, Pakistan, as police attempted to prevent thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators from marching to Islamabad to protest outside the U.S. Embassy, resulting in injuries, disruptions, and a heavy security response amid tensions following a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.
Lahore, Pakistan, is experiencing severe smog, prompting a 'green lockdown' to combat the hazardous air quality, which has reached unprecedented levels. The smog, visible from space, has shut down schools and public spaces, affecting millions, especially children. Environmental lawyer Ahmad Rafay Alam expresses frustration over the government's inadequate response to the crisis, which is exacerbated by local emissions and cross-border crop burning. Despite the challenges, Alam and other activists continue to push for policy changes and regional cooperation to address the pollution.
The Punjab government has proposed a three-month ban on weddings during November, December, and January as part of a long-term plan to combat severe smog in the region. This measure is part of a broader smog mitigation policy that includes shutting schools, shifting public office work online, and banning heavy vehicles. Lahore, the provincial capital, currently has the most polluted air globally, posing significant health risks, especially to children. The smog crisis is exacerbated by agricultural burning, coal plants, and traffic, with Lahore and Multan heavily affected.
Hundreds of people in Lahore, Pakistan, have been hospitalized due to severe smog, prompting the government to close primary schools and establish a crisis management center to address the pollution emergency.
Lahore, Pakistan, is experiencing unprecedented air pollution levels, prompting authorities to close primary schools and implement work-from-home mandates. The city recorded its highest-ever pollution reading, leading to emergency measures such as banning rickshaws and halting construction in certain areas. The government attributes the smog crisis to pollution from India and plans to initiate talks with the neighboring country. Citizens are advised to stay indoors, and hospitals have been equipped with smog counters.
Lahore, Pakistan's second most populous city, has shut down schools, public parks, malls, and offices as pollution levels reach hazardous levels, with an air quality index (AQI) exceeding 400. The Punjab province has declared an environmental and health emergency in three cities, including Lahore, affecting over 15 million people. This comes after New Delhi, India, experienced severe smog due to crop burning and industrial pollution. Other major Indian cities, including Kolkata and Mumbai, also ranked among the world's most polluted cities. Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, also faces high pollution levels. The PM2.5 levels in these cities far exceed WHO limits, posing significant health risks. Efforts to address the issue, such as restricting transport and construction, have had limited long-term impact.