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Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle pollution
Hospitals see rise in patients with respiratory illnesses
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Pneumonia death toll in Punjab crosses 250
Around 870 cases reported in province in last 24 hours, says provincial health department
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SHC summons SSP Keamari, SHO in Sher Shah air pollution case
Petitioner and several locals are suffering from respiratory issues and other illnesses due to the poor air quality
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Winter smog blankets South Asian capitals of Dhaka, New Delhi
Dhaka choked by hazardous smog, air quality index hits 325; similar conditions in New Delhi
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Air pollution chokes twin cities
Administrative bodies ‘miserably’ fail to ensure adherence to anti-smog SOPs
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LHC ups the ante on environment
Orders heavy fines to curb water wastage, air pollution
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As winter sets in, deadly smog chokes Pakistan
Thick pall of toxic air engulfs major cities in fall and early winter, triggering surge in respiratory diseases
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Conference discusses impact of emissions
Highlights road transport as one of major sources of air pollution
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New Delhi smog grows more intense as farm fires rage
Delhi's severe smog crisis persists with an AQI of 509, topping global pollution charts
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Smoky skies in Indian capital on Diwali as revellers defy firecracker ban
Toxic haze engulfs New Delhi as residents defy Diwali firecracker ban, experts anticipate health issues
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Delhi primary schools to close amidst high pollution levels
Delhi closes primary schools till Nov. 10 due to severe pollution levels, grades 6-12 may shift to online classes
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Chronic air pollution in Punjab
Immediate solution is water sprinkling tried in many SE Asian countries, Delhi
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Inspection drive to target pollution
Mobile inspection stations are assessing vehicles for compliance
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Invisible killer
Air pollution is an insidious threat that has silently crept into the lives of people worldwide
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Ban imposed on burning of trash
Authorities say violators will face court cases and penalty
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India's Delhi wrestles with 'hazardous' air pollution, primary schools shut
Schools to stop outdoor activities for older children as smog has become a severe risk to health
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Air quality in Islamabad improves after rain
Official says hazardous pollutants recorded within safe limits
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Air pollution cuts life expectancy by more than two years: study
More than 97% of the global population lives in areas where air pollution exceeds recommended levels
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US launches $3.5b program to speed development of up carbon removal tech
US funds program to launch four projects to remove carbon dioxide from the air with $3.5 billion investment
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‘Cities to have air quality monitoring stations’
Minister says govt to introduce initiatives to improve air quality, reduce harmful emissions
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Civil society concerned over pollution
Says air pollution has adversely affected cognitive development of children
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Indian capital's dangerous air ruins return to school as pandemic curbs eased
Delhi has worst air quality of any capital city but even by its standards past few days have been extraordinarily bad
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Air quality set to plummet in India's capital after clean spell
Authorities warn air quality in the country is set to drop sharply in November
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‘Industries to have pollution free technology’
Minister says govt has served notices to all major industries in this regard
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Alliance finding ways to improve air quality in Peshawar
In 2018, the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative found Peshawar to be the fifth most polluted city
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Smoke emitting vehicles go unchecked
Traffic police, transport authority fail to curb violations
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Air quality improves amid dry weather in capital
Pak-EPA official said average ratio of particulate matter of 2.5 microns (PM2.5) was recorded under limits
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Karachi chokes on polluted air with AQI of 244
City's AQI reading crosses 200 for the second time in a week
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Karachi chokes on polluted air with AQI of 244
Karachi's air quality was recorded as the third-worst in the world
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Hundreds sign up for Delhi race as it battles coronavirus surge, pollution
Doctors slammed the holding of a marathon in such a situation
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Northern India chokes on toxic smog day after Diwali festival
A thick haze blanketed New Delhi, with average pollution level over 9 times what is considered safe by the WHO
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Air pollution gravest challenge for Asia-Pacific region, says Malik Amin Aslam
SAPM on Climate Change says the regional-level policy, planning must to overcome the crisis
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One in eight deaths in Europe linked to pollution, environment: EU
Air pollution in Europe contributes to more than 400,000 premature deaths each year
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Punjab sees spike in pollution as lockdown eased
Cities including Lahore saw betterment in air quality past month, conditions likely to deteriorate in the coming days
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Significant drop in air pollution amid lockdown
Residents say their health improved due to reduced pollutants in the air
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‘Up to 40% reduction in Karachi’s air, noise pollution’
SEPA to take steps to retain improved air quality, noise levels
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Commercial activities threaten public health in Punjab
Non-compliance with environmental laws in salt and coal mines spreading TB, chest infections
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Air pollution drops to record-low in capital
EPA DG says laws needed to sustain environment
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European lockdowns could prevent 11,300 premature deaths, says report
Air pollution causes more than 400,000 annual premature deaths in the 27-member European Union
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Covid-19 lockdown : Lahore enjoys drastic drop in pollution amid lockdown
Air quality index improves in provincial capital
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Lockdown is an opportunity to address air pollution'
With minimal traffic and limited industrial activity, Karachi's environmental issues have eased up
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Pakistan among worst-affected countries of air pollution ‘pandemic’
Scientists warn air pollution shortened lives worldwide by nearly three years on average
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'India home to most polluted cities worldwide'
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Western Asia suffer from most fine particulate matter pollution overall, says report
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Death in the air: Demystifying the smog drowning Lahore
As the city’s air quality dips below hazardous levels, experts call for drastic measures to mitigate the crisis
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Pakistan must shift towards clean auto fuels
Clear policy in favour of clean fuels should be announced without further loss of time
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Punjab govt proposes artificial rain to reduce polluted air in Lahore
Air quality in Lahore still ‘unhealthy’ despite rain
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‘In Lahore, smog touches alarming levels in nearly two years’
No brick kiln will be allowed to use substandard fuel
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Delhi smog hits 'emergency' levels as Britain's Prince Charles visits
New Delhi has been choked on and off for weeks, as pollution cast a toxic pall over the metropolis
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These three Pakistani teens want the truth about the air we are breathing
The youngsters are taking action over high levels of air pollution that engulf Pakistan every year
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BJP leader blames Pakistan, China for pollution in India
Says Pakistan is 'frustrated' since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah came into power