Punjab govt ease smog restrictions after pollution severity ease
LAHORE: Following the improvement in smog condition, Punjab’s environment department has eased restrictions across Punjab, allowing all outdoor activities to operate from November 22 (Friday) till 8:00 pm. The notification issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab stated, “In light of the recent improvement in the Air Quality Index,
After Pakistan, India tightens smog rules
India has tightened restrictions in New Delhi and surrounding areas to combat smog.
Punjab govt to install anti-smog guns to counter risihng smog
LAHORE: The government of Punjab approved different schemes including the Punjab Smog Mitigation and Response Initiative or Air Safe to lower the effect of air pollution in the province. The Environment Protection and Climate Change Department will install anti-smog guns or fog cannons in highly smoggy areas to provide temporary relief.
PM Shehbaz appeals to nation to offer Namaz-e-Istisqa
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appealed to the nation to offer Namaz-e-Istisqa (prayer for rain) for much-needed rainfall as smog choked Punjab especially Lahore. In a statement on Thursday, the premier urged religious scholars and leaders to play their role in organizing Salat al-Istisqa. “The rain would improve the environment
Punjab establish ‘Smog War Room’ after Lahore AQI hikes
The government of Punjab has established a “Smog War Room” at the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Lahore, where focal persons from eight relevant departments will brief the EPA director general and other officers daily regarding their measures to curb smog. In a notification issued by the EPA DG
Can artificial rain help reduce smog in Lahore?
The winter season is almost here in Pakistan and so is the smog in Lahore.
Best ways to stay safe from smog in Lahore
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore recently soared to 700 with the visibility dropping to 800 meters due to smog.
