Toxic smog continues to engulf major cities across Punjab, pushing Lahore into the list of the world’s most polluted urban centres. The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 279 on Friday morning, showing a sharp rise in harmful airborne particles. Moreover, several neighbourhoods experienced pollution levels far above the hazardous threshold. Other cities […]
Lahore AQI
LHC orders Punjab govt to crack down on smoke-emitting vehicles
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday directed the Punjab government to launch a rigorous province-wide campaign against smoke-emitting vehicles as part of intensified efforts to combat worsening smog and air pollution across Punjab. Justice Shahid Karim issued the order while hearing multiple petitions concerning environmental pollution and rising smog levels. He emphasized the […]
Punjab cities choke under severe smog
LAHORE – Air pollution across Punjab has reached alarming levels, triggering a surge in respiratory and throat-related illnesses, health officials reported on Sunday. Hospitals in major cities, including Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala, are witnessing a sharp rise in patients suffering from cough, sore throat, and breathing difficulties. Environmental experts attributed the worsening conditions to prolonged […]