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Pakistan

Lahore struggles with severe smog crisis, 1.9m affected in Punjab

Cities like Mailsi and Pattoki are similarly affected as well

Published 08 Nov, 2024 11:20am

Life & Style

Rajpal Yadav apologises after snatching journalist’s phone over Diwali firecracker query

‘My goal was never to undermine the happiness of Diwali,’ says Bhool Bhulaiyaa actor

Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:25pm

World

Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution

Hospitals see rise in patients with respiratory illnesses

Updated 14 Nov, 2024 02:39pm

Pakistan

Smog: Lahore still the most polluted city in the world, red alert issued

Despite efforts like a green lockdown, pollution levels have not improved

Published 05 Nov, 2024 10:57am

Pakistan

Lahore’s AQI drops to 283 from 1,000 following improved wind conditions from India

Maryam Aurangzeb warns severity of smog is expected to persist for next 48 hours

Updated 02 Nov, 2024 05:43pm

Pakistan

Efforts under way to enforce ‘green lockdown’ in Lahore

Court hints at work-from-home arrangements for two days a week

Published 02 Nov, 2024 01:03am

Pakistan

Smog declared ‘calamity’ in Punjab amid worsening air pollution

Special education schools ordered to send vulnerable students home

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:13pm

Pakistan

Lahore imposes ‘Green Lockdown’ to combat smog

The lockdown restrictions include a complete ban on construction activities

Published 30 Oct, 2024 05:39pm

Pakistan

Lahore struggles with severe pollution and smog

Authorities have penalized 234 vehicles for emitting smoke

Published 28 Oct, 2024 09:39am

Pakistan

Smog in Lahore ends outdoor play for schoolkids

Seasonal crop burn-off by farmers on the outskirts of Lahore is also a major contributing factor

Published 25 Oct, 2024 05:11pm

World

Pakistan, India arrest farmers for burning crop waste as pollution rises

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' with AQI of 320

Published 22 Oct, 2024 04:42pm

Pakistan

Lahore declared world’s most polluted city

Healthy air falls below 50 AQI

Published 22 Oct, 2024 03:42pm

Pakistan

Maryam Nawaz calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India

Rising air pollution can cut life expectancy by more than five years per person

Published 09 Oct, 2024 07:22pm

World

Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day: report

There are “very similar solutions” for both climate change and air pollution

Published 19 Jun, 2024 04:52pm

World

Pakistan’s air one of the worst in the world in 2023

Bangladesh and India also among the worst polluted countries in the world

Published 19 Mar, 2024 09:16am

Pakistan

What rank Lahore gets today in AQI index?

Over 400 hazardous particles have been recorded in the air

Published 24 Nov, 2023 11:17am

Pakistan

Punjab locks down 10 districts to fight smog

Lahore once became the world's worst city to breathe

Updated 18 Nov, 2023 10:39am

Life & Style

Anti-pollution Diet: Food items to support your immune system

'A good immunity system can combat the impact of variations of weather,' say experts

Updated 17 Nov, 2023 04:47pm

Pakistan

Smog forces closure of schools in 10 Punjab districts on Saturday

Shops, markets, gyms, and cinemas will open after 3pm

Updated 16 Nov, 2023 10:39pm

Pakistan

LHC orders ‘work from home’ policy amid smog in Lahore

Tells government to stop construction till February

Published 13 Nov, 2023 03:19pm

World

Air pollution mainly caused by India reduce life expectancy in Pakistan

Indian capital New Delhi is the world's most polluted megacity

Published 30 Aug, 2023 03:52pm

Pakistan

Karachi gets it’s first plastic road made of 6,000 recycled bottles

The 730 feet long road is first step towards preserving environment

Published 12 Jul, 2023 08:56pm

World

US East Coast blanketed in veil of smoke from Canadian fires

Air Quality Index, which measures pollution, went above 400 in many places

Published 08 Jun, 2023 09:09am

World

Thailand air pollution leads millions to seek medical help

Today is so smoggy. I cough so much,” a Thai Facebook user said

Published 20 Apr, 2023 10:42am

Technology

Space-based NASA instrument to track pollution over North America

Says TEMPO will be measuring pollution and air quality across greater North America

Published 07 Apr, 2023 10:05am

World

Dust storms cause air pollution spike across north China

In parts of China’s north and northwest

Published 22 Mar, 2023 12:10pm

Pakistan

Hey Karachi’s rich people, air purifiers won’t save you: experts

Karachi remains in the top ten cities with extremely toxic air quality

Published 08 Feb, 2023 03:30pm

Pakistan

Karachi has some of the highest nitric oxide concentrations in the world

Air pollution in Karachi likely results in excess of 2,000 deaths a year, new study finds

Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:42pm

Pakistan

Authorities scramble as Lahore’s smog reaches unprecedented levels

Sources say that Lahore is now the second most polluted city in the world

Published 06 Dec, 2022 05:16pm

Life & Style

‘Hazardous’ smog chokes India’s capital

Smog particles enter directly into bloodstreams, 40 times more than daily IQAir-rated in overall pollution levels: WHO

Published 03 Nov, 2022 03:29pm