Revised act raises fines and penalties, but conservationists fear weaker protection for endangered species

Rain forecast raises hope of improvement

Winds are currently blowing from east, southeast, carrying smoke, particulate matter from Indian Punjab

Lahore gasps as AQI touches 394

Environmentalists stress urban forestry to curb smog

Schools violating directive face fines from Rs100,000 to Rs1 million

Air Quality Index (AQI) reached the maximum value of 500

Authorities advise citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, wear masks, stay indoors

28,000 vehicles are deployed daily to collect garbage from the city

Wind in Punjab is blowing from east to west, bringing polluted air from Indian regions into Pakistan