Authorities in eastern Pakistan have closed parks and museums due to severe smog, with schools and government offices already shut in Punjab province, including Lahore. Over 30,000 people have been treated for respiratory issues, and the city has recorded dangerously high Air Quality Index readings, prompting health officials to advise wearing face masks. Urgent calls have been made for long-term solutions to the pollution problem to prevent further disruptions to education and public health.
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Mapped: The rural Labour MPs most at risk from farmer inheritance tax backlash
The government's controversial decision to extend inheritance tax to farm properties has put a fifth of Labour's seats at risk, with at least 81 seats in rural areas likely to be affected. The move has sparked anger among constituents, particularly in areas where Labour won by a small margin, making them vulnerable to the Conservatives, Reform, or the SNP. The so-called "tractor tax" has led to protests from farmers and criticism from political leaders, with...
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