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 […]
Punjab smog
Hazardous smog chokes Punjab as AQI hits alarming levels
LAHORE: A dangerous blanket of smog covered much of Punjab on Thursday, with air quality reaching hazardous levels in multiple major cities and posing a severe threat to public health. While Lahore remained the epicentre of the crisis, international monitoring platform IQAir reported alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) readings across the province, including 469 in […]
Punjab Smog Control Efforts Show Strong Progress
Punjab smog control entered a new phase as the government launched major reforms to clean the province’s air. Officials said the system now focuses on long-term planning instead of seasonal reactions. The province expanded its air monitoring network from only three stations to 75, with more coming. AI forecasting now predicts smog patterns seven days […]
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 […]