Karachi ranks among the world’s top three most polluted cities
The city of lights, Karachi has ranked as one of the most polluted cities globally, facing an Air Quality Index of 223.
Islamabad shuts down factories to curb smog
Islamabad has started imposing strict restrictions in the capital due to the smog.
Rojhan overtakes Lahore in smog
The city of Punjab, Rojhan beats Lahore with a score of 667 as of 6:00am Monday, according to Air Quality Index (AQI).
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.
Punjab to test artificial rain in Rawalpindi to fight smog
The Punjab government has decided to experiment artificial rain project in Rawalpindi amid the deteriorating smog levels across the province.
Lahore High Court orders seizure of smoke-emitting vehicles to combat smog
The Lahore High Court has issued strict orders to combat rising smog levels, directing that all vehicles causing excessive pollution be seized.
Lahore air slightly better but remains hazardous
LAHORE: The Lahore air quality improved slightly on Friday, but its Air Quality Index (AQI) continued to remain in the ‘hazardous’ category. According to the Global website on pollution, Air Quality Index (IQAir), the AQI of Lahore was recorded at 682 at 9am slightly better than Thursday’s average AQI recorded
When will it rain in smog-affected Lahore?
For more than a week now, Lahore has consistently ranked as the most polluted city in the world, leaving people wondering when it will rain to reduce the smog. The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted dry weather in most parts of the country, including Lahore, and no rain has been
Lahore AQI remains in ‘hazardous’ category, tops global pollution charts
LAHORE: The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore continued to remain in the ‘Hazardous’ category on Wednesday, with the city retaining its title as the most polluted in the world. The AQI of Lahore, home to more than 14 million people, was recorded at 1115 at 9am on today, according
New Delhi wants artificial rain to fight smog
India’s New Delhi is longing to use artificial rain to fight smog this year. “I appeal to the federal environment minister…now in Delhi and north India, the pollution has reached the border of 400,” Environment Minister Gopal Rai said. “The next 10 days are quite crucial…help us get permission for artificial
