Met Office warns of extreme cold, fog to cause travel chaos
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Metrological Department has forecast extremely cold and dry weather for most parts of the country ahead of this weakened. The Met Office predicted that most parts of the northern and western regions of the country are likely to witness extremely cold conditions in the coming days. Cold
Smog makes a comeback in Lahore, plunges air quality to hazardous levels
LAHORE: The heavy blanket of smog returned to Lahore, the second-largest city in Pakistan, on Thursday as its air quality has reached a dangerous level again, making it the second-worst city in the world. According to real-time data from the Swiss group IQAir, Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) reached 384,
France gives Rs 35 crore to help Punjab tackle smog
The French government has given a €1.2 million (Rs35 crore) grant to Pakistan for Punjab province to tackle the smog situation.
Smog crisis: Pak witnesses 50 per cent drop in kinnow production
The export of kinnow (mandarins), is facing a significant decline due to the increasing environmental challenges in the country.
LHC expresses disappointment on extending market hours
The Lahore High Court (LHC) expressed disappointment with the Punjab Government's decision to extend market hours until 10pm.
Lahore’s air quality improves for third consecutive day
LAHORE: Pakistan’s major cities, Lahore and Karachi, recorded the best air quality for the third consecutive day on Thursday. According to a report by IQAir, which tracks real-time data on air quality worldwide, Lahore’s air quality index (AQI) peaked at 229 in the unhealthy category at 8am. It is the best air
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.
LHC orders to close schools that refuses to provide transport to students
The Lahore High Court (LHC) orders schools to ensure transportation is provided for at least 50% of their students, and schools that do not comply with its orders after winter vacations will not be allowed to operate, in an effort to minimize traffic emissions caused by private vehicles.
Lahore once again tops the list of most polluted cities
Smog has once again gripped Punjab, with Lahore recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 599, making it the most polluted city in the world.
Educational institutions will remain closed again tomorrow in Islamabad due to PTI protest
The government has yet again ordered to close all private and public educational institutions in Islamabad, Rawalpindi due to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest.
