Air Pollution

Hospitals see rise in patients with respiratory illnesses

Around 870 cases reported in province in last 24 hours, says provincial health department

Petitioner and several locals are suffering from respiratory issues and other illnesses due to the poor air quality

Dhaka choked by hazardous smog, air quality index hits 325; similar conditions in New Delhi

Administrative bodies ‘miserably’ fail to ensure adherence to anti-smog SOPs

Orders heavy fines to curb water wastage, air pollution

Thick pall of toxic air engulfs major cities in fall and early winter, triggering surge in respiratory diseases

Highlights road transport as one of major sources of air pollution

Delhi's severe smog crisis persists with an AQI of 509, topping global pollution charts

Toxic haze engulfs New Delhi as residents defy Diwali firecracker ban, experts anticipate health issues

Delhi closes primary schools till Nov. 10 due to severe pollution levels, grades 6-12 may shift to online classes

Immediate solution is water sprinkling tried in many SE Asian countries, Delhi

Mobile inspection stations are assessing vehicles for compliance

Air pollution is an insidious threat that has silently crept into the lives of people worldwide

Authorities say violators will face court cases and penalty

Schools to stop outdoor activities for older children as smog has become a severe risk to health

Official says hazardous pollutants recorded within safe limits

More than 97% of the global population lives in areas where air pollution exceeds recommended levels

US funds program to launch four projects to remove carbon dioxide from the air with $3.5 billion investment

Minister says govt to introduce initiatives to improve air quality, reduce harmful emissions

Says air pollution has adversely affected cognitive development of children

Delhi has worst air quality of any capital city but even by its standards past few days have been extraordinarily bad

Authorities warn air quality in the country is set to drop sharply in November

Minister says govt has served notices to all major industries in this regard

In 2018, the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative found Peshawar to be the fifth most polluted city

Traffic police, transport authority fail to curb violations

Pak-EPA official said average ratio of particulate matter of 2.5 microns (PM2.5) was recorded under limits

City's AQI reading crosses 200 for the second time in a week

Karachi's air quality was recorded as the third-worst in the world

Doctors slammed the holding of a marathon in such a situation

A thick haze blanketed New Delhi, with average pollution level over 9 times what is considered safe by the WHO

SAPM on Climate Change says the regional-level policy, planning must to overcome the crisis

Air pollution in Europe contributes to more than 400,000 premature deaths each year

Cities including Lahore saw betterment in air quality past month, conditions likely to deteriorate in the coming days

Residents say their health improved due to reduced pollutants in the air

SEPA to take steps to retain improved air quality, noise levels

Non-compliance with environmental laws in salt and coal mines spreading TB, chest infections

EPA DG says laws needed to sustain environment

Air pollution causes more than 400,000 annual premature deaths in the 27-member European Union

Air quality index improves in provincial capital

With minimal traffic and limited industrial activity, Karachi's environmental issues have eased up

Scientists warn air pollution shortened lives worldwide by nearly three years on average

South Asia, Southeast Asia, Western Asia suffer from most fine particulate matter pollution overall, says report

As the city’s air quality dips below hazardous levels, experts call for drastic measures to mitigate the crisis

Clear policy in favour of clean fuels should be announced without further loss of time

Air quality in Lahore still ‘unhealthy’ despite rain

No brick kiln will be allowed to use substandard fuel

New Delhi has been choked on and off for weeks, as pollution cast a toxic pall over the metropolis

The youngsters are taking action over high levels of air pollution that engulf Pakistan every year

Says Pakistan is 'frustrated' since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah came into power