The Punjab government has announced plans to launch an electric bike rental service, introducing a new eco-friendly transportation option aimed at reducing traffic congestion, fuel costs and environmental pollution across the province. Read More: Maryam Nawaz leads historic flood aid package and welfare boost The initiative, which will be introduced in phases, will begin with […]
Air Pollution
LHC orders indiscriminate crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles to curb smog
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered an indiscriminate crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles across Punjab as part of ongoing efforts to tackle worsening smog conditions in the province. Read More: LHC orders Punjab govt to crack down on smoke–emitting vehicles Justice Shahid Karim issued the written order while hearing petitions related to environmental pollution and smog mitigation. […]
Lahore remains among world’s most polluted cities
Lahore continued to rank among the most polluted cities in the world for the second consecutive day, with hazardous air quality persisting across the provincial capital and several other cities in Punjab, according to air quality monitoring data released on Monday. Read More: Air pollution in Lahore reaches critical stage Data compiled by IQAir showed extremely high Air Quality […]
‘Air pollution draining $22bn a year from Pakistan’s economy’
Air pollution has been costing Pakistan $22 billion annually, an amount equal to 6.5% of the national gross domestic product (GDP), said Senator Sherry Rehman during a Senate meeting on Thursday. Chairing a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, the senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader highlighted the severe effects of climate […]
New Delhi hospitals see 200,000 cases linked to air pollution
NEW DELHI: More than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses were recorded at six state-run hospitals in New Delhi between 2022 and 2024, government data revealed on Tuesday, highlighting the severe health impact of toxic air in the capital. The figures show that over 30,000 patients required hospitalisation during the three-year period. Read More: Pollution reaches […]
Lahore’s Air Pollution Crisis
Long known for its rich culture and heritage, the city of Lahore is now infamous for its toxic air. The onset of winter brings the haunting déjà vu: smog blankets the city, threatening lives, disrupting daily routines, and diminishing the quality of life. One can readily attribute blame to factories, farmers, or even the weather. […]
Severe air pollution grips Lahore
Smog continues to be severe in Punjab, with Lahore, the City of Gardens, still suffering from high levels of air pollution. According to the EPA report, the average smog rate in the city has been recorded at 334. The air quality index (AQI) in various areas of Lahore has reached alarming levels: 815 on Ravi […]
Lahore launches massive bamboo plantation to combat pollution
LAHORE: Punjab’s worsening air quality prompted Lahore Commissioner Marryam Khan to launch a large-scale tree plantation campaign on Friday, planting a bamboo sapling along the Shadman drain. The initiative aims to plant thousands of bamboo saplings along the Shadman and Gulberg drains to help mitigate the city’s escalating pollution. Read More: 42 million trees to be planted […]
Delhi smog forces U-23 cricket tournament to Mumbai
The Indian cricket board has shifted the Under-23 One-Day tournament from Delhi to Mumbai due to hazardous air pollution. Delhi and its surrounding areas are experiencing severe smog, with the Air Quality Index hitting 342, ranking the city among the worst globally. Authorities warn pollution levels may worsen in the coming days. The decision follows […]
Easterly winds worsen smog in Lahore
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday attributed the worsening smog in Lahore and central Punjab to easterly winds carrying polluted air from India’s border regions. Officials said high PM2.5 levels in Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana were affecting Lahore and Kasur, while calm winds trapped pollutants near the ground during nights and early mornings. Meteorological factors, […]