Pakistan is no longer dealing with ordinary weather; it is locked in a cycle of disasters that return with every season. When the choking smog of winter clears, floods arrive with merciless force. The country swings violently between one disaster and another, leaving millions without the chance to recover before the next crisis begins. What […]
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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 enforces new school timings to combat hazardous smog
The Punjab government has announced new school timings across the province in response to the worsening smog crisis, which has severely affected air quality and public health. Under new directives issued by the Environment Department, no public or private school is permitted to open before 8:45 a.m. This step aims to protect students from early […]
Gujranwala declared most polluted city in Pakistan
GUJRANWALA – Gujranwala has topped Pakistan’s pollution rankings, with Lahore and Karachi following closely behind, according to the latest air quality readings released on Sunday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Gujranwala soared to 379, indicating hazardous smog levels that have made breathing difficult for residents. The city’s industrial zones, including Khyali, Sheikhupura Road, and […]
Punjab changes school timings amid worsening Lahore smog
LAHORE – Punjab’s top environment official announced on Sunday that both government and private schools across the province will now open no earlier than 8:45 a.m. due to worsening air pollution levels. Director General Environment Imran Hamid Shaikh said that any violation of the revised school timing will result in fines ranging from five to […]
Smog crisis deepens as Indian winds hit Punjab
Polluted winds from India have severely increased air pollution across Punjab. The Punjab Environment Department said eastern winds are carrying harmful particles into the province. As a result, Lahore’s air quality has dropped to dangerous levels. The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to stay between 320 and 360 today. Officials confirmed that […]
NDMA warns of drier-than-usual winter across Pakistan
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an early warning for the upcoming winter. Officials say the country may experience below-average rainfall and cooler temperatures this season. The warning is based on global climate trends and data analysis from meteorological experts. NDMA reports that Western winds are expected to weaken, causing dry weather in […]
Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities as toxic smog chokes Punjab
LAHORE – Thick smog blanketed Punjab on Thursday morning, turning the air dangerously toxic and making it difficult for residents to breathe. The provincial capital, Lahore, once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, recording an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 603. According to data from air quality monitoring stations, AQI […]
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Lahore continues to become an international headlines by topping the list of the world’s most polluted cities. This happened on Wednesday as per data gleaned by the global air quality monitor IQAir. A day earlier, the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) had hit a dangerous level of 422. Although it dropped slightly to 341, the […]
Lahore chokes: AQI hits hazardous 403, tops global pollution charts
Lahore became the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday as air quality hit a hazardous AQI of 403. Dense smog covered major roads, including Kahna Nau, GT Road, and Egerton Road. Local authorities reported peak AQI readings reaching 500 in some areas. Citizens faced severe breathing difficulties, especially schoolchildren and the elderly. Experts warned that […]