The Punjab Home Department has granted Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) permission to hold a religious and reformative gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan from November 21 to 23 under strict security conditions. The event received targeted relaxation in Section 144 following recommendations from the district administration and the deputy commissioner, ensuring compliance with existing laws while allowing the gathering to […]
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Lahore cracks down on vehicles without green stickers
The Punjab Environment Protection Agency, in collaboration with the Punjab Safe City Authority, has launched a strict crackdown on vehicles operating without mandatory Green Stickers across Lahore. According to spokesperson Sajid Bashir, over 2,000 e-challans have been issued in just four days under a zero-tolerance policy, and enforcement measures will become even more stringent in […]
Smog crisis deepens as Lahore chokes again
Lahore continued to battle severe air pollution on Sunday, ranking as the second most polluted city in the world with an average Air Quality Index of 429. Several neighbourhoods reported even more alarming levels, with Ravi Road reaching an extraordinary AQI of 1198 and other areas also crossing dangerous limits. Moreover, the pollution crisis extended […]
Lahore tops global pollution charts as AQI soars
Air pollution in Punjab has reached dangerous levels, with Lahore recording an alarming citywide Air Quality Index (AQI) of 474, making it the most polluted city worldwide once again. Residents are struggling to cope with toxic air across the province. Certain areas of Lahore are facing extreme pollution, including Syed Maratab Ali Road at 804 […]
Lahore ranked second most polluted as Punjab suffocates
Lahore is once again blanketed by dense smog, ranking as the world’s second most polluted city as its Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a hazardous level of 455. Certain areas of the city reported even higher readings — with Ravi Road reaching a shocking 855, Punjab University vicinity at 742, Model Town at 682, […]
LHC demands concrete action to curb Lahore’s smog crisis
LAHORE — The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday directed all relevant departments to submit detailed progress reports on anti-smog measures by November 12, as the city continues to struggle with deteriorating air quality. Justice Shahid Karim issued these instructions while hearing multiple petitions concerning smog prevention and environmental protection, stressing that vague promises would […]
LHC imposes sunday business ban to fight Lahore smog
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered a complete ban on all commercial activities every Sunday in Lahore as part of emergency measures to counter the worsening smog crisis gripping the city. Justice Shahid Karim issued the directive while hearing multiple petitions related to environmental pollution. The court also ordered the strict enforcement of a […]
LHC slams Punjab govt over ineffective anti-smog measures
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Punjab government’s ineffective measures to curb smog, as air pollution continues to choke Lahore and nearby regions. During the hearing on multiple petitions regarding environmental issues, Justice Shahid Kareem stated that nearly 70% of the city’s pollution comes from transport, stressing that authorities […]
Toxic winds from India choke Lahore, trigger health emergency
Polluted winds drifting from India have once again engulfed Punjab’s major cities, pushing Lahore to the top of the global pollution index with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 312. The thick blanket of smog has severely reduced visibility and raised public health concerns, while other cities including Faisalabad (540), Gujranwala (371), Multan […]
Lahore police crack down on deadly one-wheeling stunts
Lahore Traffic Police have launched a citywide crackdown against one-wheelers, warning that not only the riders but also those posting or promoting such stunts on social media will face legal action. The move aims to prevent deadly road accidents and discourage youth from glorifying dangerous activities online. Officials have intensified both physical and cyber monitoring […]