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Turkish Army Chief calls on COAS, Chief of Air Staff

Turkish Army Chief General Metin Gürak met with Pakistan's COAS and Chief of Air Staff. Discussions included defense, training, and initiatives for regional peace. The COAS emphasized enhancing military cooperation, and the visitor praised Pakistan's peace efforts. The Turkish dignitary also met with the Chief of Air Staff to discuss modern warfare technologies and mutual industrial collaboration.

PIA fined after air hostess reaches Canada without passport

PIA was fined heavily as an air hostess reached Canada without a passport, relying solely on PIA documents. The breach resulted in a $250 fine for the airline, although it denied reports of seeking political asylum. Concerns have been raised as more than 10 PIA air hostesses have gone missing in Canada in the past two years.

Air freight rates rise amid Red Sea crisis

Global air freight rates have risen due to the Red Sea crisis, with increased demand ahead of Asia's lunar new year and disruptions to ocean shipping. Factories in China closing for the holiday have pushed companies to secure costlier air cargo space. The crisis has led to longer transit times and prompted some customers to move to air freight

Karachi becomes second most polluted city on air quality index

Karachi has become the world's second most polluted city as temperatures drop to 13.5 Celsius. Air quality has worsened, with the city's particulate matter level reaching 262, ranking it second highest in pollution. The weather is expected to remain dry, with cold nights and temperatures between 28 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Jennifer Lopez Sells off Bel Air Mansion for a Whopping Sum

Latin pop star Jennifer Lopez sold off her Bel Air mansion for a whopping price to settle in Beverly Hills with her husband Ben Affleck. A little over a year after tying the knot with Hollywood actor-producer Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez completely ended her singlehood, as she sold off her solo-owned mansion in Bel Air, California for $34 million.

Chronic air pollution in Punjab

In Islamabad, the recurring issue of smog is once again affecting Punjab, particularly in and around regions like Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala. The severity of the problem has led to a proposal to declare Wednesdays as off days for the next few months.