LAHORE: Prof Dr Munawwar Sabir, a member of the team that oversaw the experiment of artificial rain in Lahore to control smog a few weeks ago, has been removed as the head of the Geography Department, Punjab University.

He has reportedly been replaced by a woman professor, who is 10-year junior to him.

Dr Sabir has been working as the head of the department since August last year.

Published in Dawn, March 11th, 2024

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