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ISLAMABAD, Feb 17: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is going to establish a network of modern air quality monitoring low cost sensors in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to enhance capacity of the environmental watchdogs for gathering realtime air pollution data.   Under the Duke University project, a total of 55 low cost sensors will be given to NUST for developing a network of air quality monitors in the twin cities to augment ambient air quality monitoring capacity of the two mega cities. The university has developed a state-of-the-art air quality monitoring station and become the only varsity in the country to possess such a sophisticated piece of latest equipment.  The NUST through its indigenous and US embassy assisted initiatives managed to develop a locally made conventional air quality measuring gadget in collaboration with local technicians/engineers, also received latest low-cost sensors given by the US State Department under its project o

An earthquake measuring 5.9 observed in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu & Kashmir and its surrounding areas on early Saturday morning. As per National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake struck Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan and surrounding areas. The earthquake was at a depth of 210 km with the centre in Hindukush Region, Afghanistan. The shocks were also felt in Nowhsera, Mardan, Bunir, Dir, Abbottabad, Mingora, Kohat and other cities. People came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran. No loss of life and property was reported so far.

Islamabad 26 Jan: Great day for residents of Islamabad, with the launch of sehat cards in the capital city  From today, 100% families of Rawalpindi division and Islamabad will also be able to get free treatment up to Rs. 1 million annually from more than 700 private and government hospitals on the panel across the country. In this program, free coverage for every family for hospitalization, surgical procedures, expensive tests etc.