smog

Experts warn current AQI level poses health risks, respiratory conditions and advises public prevention measures

Authorities enforce road closures, public health measures as toxic haze spreads

'Support us again, smog will be eliminated from Punjab like garbage,' says senior minister

Pyrolysis plants to be demolished as per court orders

Action taken in response to inadequate measures to combat smog

Aurangzeb briefed on agendas like Green Punjab and Clean Punjab, emphasizing environmental legislation improvement

Punjab, particularly Lahore, has been plagued by hazardous levels of smog

Senior minister eyes collaboration with private sector

Met Department says rains expected last week of January and first week of February to break smog cycle

Health experts advise citizens to take precautions

Efforts of provincial authorities for achieving a 10% reduction in smog rates in 2023 were commended

Health experts term thick smog, air pollution real threat for citizens

Chief Guest emphasises potential catastrophic impact of uncontrolled smog on Pakistan's economy

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

Collaborative effort between Punjab government and UAE resulted in city’s first artificial rain experiment

Cafes warned of permanent closure over timings violations

District Anti-Smog Squad is facing challenges in their attempts to tackle air pollution.

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

LHC comes down hard on artificial rain proposal

Environmental experts to visit China for smog reduction towers

Urges govt to impose lockdowns in cities hit by smog

Delhi reopens schools amid hazardous air quality, AQI 336, down from 509, toxic foam in Yamuna river persists

Provincial govt notifies week-long policy in 10 districts including Lahore, Gujranwala, Sialkot

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

Cautions residents to limit travel, wear mask

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

Move comes after P@SHA made urgent appeal warning of consequences to sector

New Delhi closes all schools as air quality remains hazardous, part of measures to combat growing pollution

Deforestation, excessive usage of combustion vehicles has aggravated smog, multiplying health problems facing citizens

Schools, colleges, universities, govt, and private offices to remain closed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

More than 85% of Indian farmers are categorised as small

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

Six years down and there is still no viable, visible, and sustainable management of air quality in Punjab

‘Smoke-emitting vehicles, brick kilns and stubble burning main cause of smog’

Reports indicates heightened ratio of air pollutants, recorded above permissible limits, and air quality was unhealthy

Justice Karim states matter of one-dish violation in marriages also being pondered over

Caution: If you are visiting Lahore after a couple of years, nothing refreshing is waiting

PMD forecasts rain, snowfall in upper, central areas

Court orders DC Lahore to control smog

Recent phase of smog was exposing more and more people to health hazards by inhaling Co, Co2, sulphur, ammonia gases

Plan put in place to facilitate arrival of smog-diverted flights at Islamabad airport

Authorities say violators will face court cases and penalty

Court instructs provincial education dept to seal schools open on Friday

Secretary says all possible steps are being taken to make the department more active

Seven-member team is empowered to impose fines, seal factories

Move of school closures taken in compliance with directions of Lahore High Court

Officers warned against failure to fully enforce SOPs

AI index in most parts of the country was "very poor", according to the Central Pollution Control Board.