The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) told the Lahore High Court it demolished 41 industrial units and nine brick kilns to curb smog. The agency also sealed 127 units and filed cases against 109 violators for environmental breaches. Officials said fines totaling Rs171 million were imposed on polluters. According to the EPA report, 81 industrial units, […]
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Smog relief in Lahore: Pollution peaks fall 56%
Lahore experienced a major drop in smog this November, with daily peaks down 56 percent. The city recorded no hazardous AQI days. Experts say favorable weather helped reduce pollution, but risks remain. The Pakistan Air Quality Initiative (PAQI) reported that maximum daily PM2.5 fell to 237 µg/m³, compared to 539 µg/m³ in November 2024. The […]