Lahore’s air quality has shown steady improvement in 2026 compared to last year, despite below-average rainfall and dry seasonal conditions, according to a report released by the Punjab Environment Protection and Climate Change Department on Monday. Read More: Lahore’s air quality shows marked improvement The report highlighted that the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) improved […]
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Choking on Smog
Winter in Lahore has acquired an additional, unwelcome certainty. Alongside fog and cold now comes dense smog that reduces visibility, irritates lungs, and forces schools to close with grim regularity. Headlights are switched on at midday, masks have become routine, and the city’s air routinely crosses thresholds classified as hazardous by international health standards. Lahore’s […]
Cold spell hits Northern Pakistan as rain and snow arrive
The Meteorological Department has forecast rain and snowfall in northern Pakistan tomorrow, caused by a weak westerly weather system. Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to see precipitation. The system is mild but sufficient to bring light rain and snow in higher altitudes. Officials said the weather will also lower temperatures by up […]
Pak-EPA warns of strict action against smoke-emitting vehicles in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Environment Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has issued a stern warning to owners of smoke-emitting vehicles in the federal capital, announcing strict punitive measures for violators. Officials said that vehicles found releasing excessive emissions would face on-the-spot fines, confiscation, or both. Read More: Smoke–emitting vehicles to face heavy fines in Islamabad Pak-EPA Director General Nazia Zaib […]
LHC flags excessive construction as key source of Lahore pollution
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed deep concern over the escalating construction activities in the city, identifying them as a major contributor to pollution. Justice Shahid Karim, hearing multiple petitions on smog and environmental hazards, emphasized that anti-smog measures alone would be ineffective under current conditions. Read More: Lahore’s first smog control tower […]
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 […]
Punjab schools ban mobile phones amid rising smog
LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has imposed a strict ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all public and private schools across the province. The directive, issued to district education authorities, requires immediate enforcement and emphasizes strict compliance. Schools have been instructed to encourage students’ participation in academic and co-curricular activities, […]
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, […]
Lahore chokes as smog pushes city into health crisis
As Punjab faces yet another season of toxic air, the haze hanging over the province has become more than just a visual blight – it is a silent killer. Hospitals in Lahore are receiving thousands suffering with smog-related ailments as air pollution levels in the city continue to surge. Doctors warn that the situation has […]
Thick smog lingers over Punjab, Lahore struggles with toxic air
The smog crisis in Punjab shows no sign of easing, as the air quality in Lahore remains dangerously polluted. The “City of Gardens” is once again blanketed in a thick haze, with air quality indices reaching alarming levels across multiple areas. According to the latest data, Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) has been recorded […]