smog

There is no possibility of installing the monitoring station in winter this year

Commander says positive results were yielded by an effective strategy to control the burning of crop residue

Sucking towers aim to provide clean and fresh air to citizens

Orders issued to crack down on smoke-emitting units and vehicles

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

Pakistan requires scientific research, enforcement of a legal framework and the development of policies and strategies

Secretary Environment said that the role of factories was only 20 to 30 percent

Air pollution is expected to reach record levels again this winter as mega polluters remain unpunished

Focal persons from several depts deputed at Central Control Room

Air pollution aggravates spread of seasonal illnesses across Rawalpindi

LWMC chief executive officer says special smog control team has been made

Squads to be formed to crack down on smoke-emitting industries and vehicles

Pakistan is one of the top three countries accounting for highest deaths due to ambient air pollution

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

Around 150 cyclists including women participated in the rally from Lahore’s Gulberg area to Shahi Qila

LHC judge directs govt lawyer to submit notification in this regard on Dec 21

Sprawling megacity of 20 million people is regularly ranked world's most polluted capital

Lahore is routinely ranked as one of the world's most polluted urban centres, and frequently tops daily rankings

Syed Hasnain is visibly exhausted as he waits on his four-year-old son who has been admitted at Mayo Hospital

Lahore ranked the most polluted city in the world on Wednesday by a Swiss air quality monitor

Vehicles causing environmental pollution will be seized, warns Punjab finance minister

Metropolis ranked third most polluted city in the world

Medical experts advise citizens to avoid unnecessary visits and use facemasks and eyewear

New Delhi CM Kejriwal says no construction activity will be allowed for four days to cut down dust

Thick haze of toxic smog hung over the Indian capital, exacerbated by a spike in the burning of crop waste

LHC issues order while hearing plea for action against smog

Concentrations of tiny deadly particles in Delhi's air regularly exceed safe limits by up to 20 times

Traffic police, transport authority fail to curb violations

Commission submits follow-up report on anti-smog measures to LHC

Petitioner says project will damage environment

Experts say government needs long-term strategy to control pollution in the city

The action was taken in response to a complaint on the citizen portal that stated the soap factories were causing smog

International organisation reveals that Covid-19 lockdowns may have failed to make a significant impact on CO2 levels

16 critically wounded in two separate road tragedies

At least 15 FIRs were registered against owners of violating brick kilns, industrial units

Surveillance of units ordered after shutting them down

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

Commissioner issues direction to concerned departments while chairing a review meeting regarding antismog measures

Government was making all efforts and would provide support to organizations

Anti-smog action includes confiscation of documents

Despite threat of smog season fueling fatalities, there seems to be no let-up in emissions by transport, other sectors

Air quality index in Lahore likely to remain between 302 and 442 in coming week

LHC orders strict implementation of ban on crop burning

The T20Is against Zimbabwe have also been moved to Rawalpindi

Authorities strive to curb burning of paddy crop residue in fields

Anti-smog crackdown on the cards

Brick kilns will remain closed from November 7 to December 31

Comprehensive anti-smog drive to be launched in Pindi

Inspectors were directed to take action against smoke emitting vehicles