Good news for smog-hit Pakistan!

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Australia beat Pakistan by 29 runs in the first T20 international match played here in Brisbane. After a rain delay, the game was reduced to seven overs each side. Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and invited Australia to bat first. Openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short scored 16 runs off the first over bowled by Shaheen Shah Afridi. Naseem Shah got first success by dismissing Fraser-McGurk on the first delivery of his spell. But Maxwell, dominated the proceedings despite Short’s departure in the 3rd over. He fell victim to Mohammad Abbas in the penultimate over, which also saw the ouster of Tim David (9) as Australia slipped to 73/4 in six overs. Maxwell remained the top-scorer for Australia with a 19-ball 43. Marcus Stoinis then smashed Naseem for 20 runs in the final over. Australia scored 93/4 in the allotted seven overs. For Pakistan, Abbas Afridi bagged two wickets, while Shaheen and Naseem shared two between them

Lahore among most of the districts of Punjab are expected to receive rain between November 14 to 16, which is likely to reduce smog.

According to PDMA spokesperson, the meteorological department has predicted rains in Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Mianwali, Khushab, and Sargodha, while on November 15, Bhakkar, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan is also likely to experience thundershowers

PDMA DG Irfan Ali Kathia said that there are chances of reduction in smog due to possible rains. He asked masses to use masks to avoid smog and do not go out unnecessarily. Citizens should avoid unnecessary travel in inclement weather.

According to DG, there are chances of increase in cold and fog due to rains. Motorists should use fog lights while traveling.

Motorists have been asked to call PDMA helpline 1129 during emergency.