After Pakistan, India tightens smog rules
India has tightened restrictions in New Delhi and surrounding areas to combat smog.
Air purifiers to be installed in malls across Punjab due to smog
Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency has ordered to install air purifiers across all districts of Punjab due to the toxic smog.
Lahore air pollution spikes to 93 times WHO health limit
LAHORE: The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore continued to remain in the ‘hazardous’ category on Thursday, with the city retaining its title as the most polluted in the world. According to the Global website on pollution, Air Quality Index (IQAir), the AQI of Lahore was recorded at 784 at
LHC Proposes Work-from-Home, School Closures to Tackle Smog
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has proposed a policy of work-from-home, school closures, and a complete shutdown of commercial activities to combat the severe smog and reduce health risks in the city. During a hearing on petitions related to smog mitigation, Justice Shahid Karim suggested a policy of two work-from-home
Punjab govt declares smog as ‘calamity’
The Punjab government has officially declared smog as a calamity under the Section 3 of the Punjab National Calamities Act of 1958.
PDMA intensifies anti-smog efforts across Punjab
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Thursday instructed administrations across Punjab to intensify their anti-smog efforts.
Punjab considers three weekly holidays for schools
Local officials have announced that Lahore is contemplating a three-day closure of schools as the city faces worsening air quality. With smog levels reaching alarming heights, schools may shut down on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays to safeguard student health. A definitive decision will be made after environmental authorities conduct a
Punjab govt imposes ‘green lockdown’ in Lahore to fight smog
The Punjab government on Wednesday imposed green lockdown in different areas if Lahore to fight air pollution and smog. The green lockdown will be enforced in different areas of Lahore, including Davis Road, Kashmir Road, Abbott Road, and Shimla Pahari, and will remain in effect until November 4. What does
