The Punjab Environment Department seized two Punjab University buses in Lahore on Friday for releasing excessive smoke on roads. The vehicles were stopped during the ongoing anti-smog campaign. Officials said both buses lacked mandatory environmental fitness certificates. According to a department spokesperson, the buses were caught emitting visible smoke during routine monitoring. The inspection team […]
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Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities
LAHORE: The city’s air quality hit “Hazardous” levels on Monday morning, claiming the top spot in the global IQAir ranking with a US Air Quality Index (AQI) of 471 and PM2.5 concentration at 311 microgrammes per cubic metre at 8:00 a.m., according to IQAir’s live dashboard. The PM2.5 level was reported to be 62.2 times […]
Punjab imposes ban on new car wash stations due to water shortage
The Punjab Environment Department has banned the opening of new car wash stations across the province. This decision is made because of the ongoing water shortage and possible drought. The ban will start immediately. The department explained that the goal is to cut down on the extra water use during this critical time. It also […]