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Smog crisis in Punjab: Lahore tops air pollution chart

Several motorways are closed

Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:10am

Pakistan

Vehicle emissions ‘biggest contributor’ to Punjab’s smog

Provincial secretary fitness certificate a must for vehicles

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 07:42pm

Pakistan

Tackling the toxic fog: How Pakistan can conquer smog

Environmentalist Ali Tauqeer Sheikh says government’s policy important to have clean environment

Updated 16 Nov, 2024 09:13pm

Pakistan

Fog disrupts flight operations across Pakistan: 11 flights canceled, 53 delayed

Saudi Airlines flight (SV738) from Jeddah to Lahore was diverted to Islamabad

Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:46pm

Pakistan

Lahore tops pollution charts again as smog crisis deepens in Punjab

Rawalpindi, Multan, and Peshawar are also experiencing severe smog and fog conditions

Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:59am

Pakistan

Government issues directive for Friday prayer for rain in nationwide mosques

PM Shehbaz calls for organising prayer for rain in all mosques under federal and provincial oversight

Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:50am

Pakistan

Lahore tops global pollution rankings as smog intensity soars to 1537

Multan ranks second and Peshawar third in AQI ranking

Published 14 Nov, 2024 03:57pm

Pakistan

New details revealed about Lahore’s ‘billionaire’ thief

Despite his extensive criminal activity, this is Bilal's first arrest in 15 years

Published 13 Nov, 2024 05:19pm

Pakistan

Lahore shootout claims life of infamous assassin Azam Khan

Khan had a criminal record for serious offenses

Published 13 Nov, 2024 09:43am

Pakistan

Motorways closed as Lahore ranks second in air pollution index today

People are advised to travel during daylight hours, between 10 am and 6 pm

Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:30am

Pakistan

Lahore’s smog now visible from space

NASA’s satellite images clearly depict Lahore and New Delhi shrouded in dense smog

Published 12 Nov, 2024 12:21pm

Pakistan

Punjab bans outdoor activities in four districts as part of anti-smog measures

Limits market hours to curb air pollution-related illness

Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:43pm

Pakistan

Smog and fog: Motorway M1 and M2 closure updates

The update was issued around 11 am

Published 11 Nov, 2024 11:01am

Pakistan

Lahore’s air quality reaches ‘hazardous’ levels as AQI reaches 582

Multan and Peshawar are also experiencing severe smog

Published 11 Nov, 2024 09:12am

Pakistan

Lahore still the world’s most polluted city, but PMD offers hope of relief

The hazardous conditions have resulted in a surge in respiratory illnesses

Updated 10 Nov, 2024 10:59am

Pakistan

Lahore still among polluted cities as severe smog continues in Punjab

Preparations under way for artificial rain

Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:48pm

Pakistan

Four suspected robbers killed in police encounter in Lahore’s Green Town

The suspects were allegedly involved in bank robberies

Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:30am

Pakistan

PTI rally in Swabi: Convoys from Peshawar, Punjab travel to venue

Police personnel will operate under the authority of the RPO Rawalpindi

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 03:02pm

Pakistan

Lahore’s air quality plummets to 714 as severe smog forces Motorway closures in Punjab

Lahore High Court has directed the implementation of a work-from-home policy

Updated 11 Nov, 2024 11:02am

Pakistan

Punjab shuts public spaces in smog-hit cities; LHC orders closure of markets by 8pm

Decision taken due to ‘poor’ air quality

Updated 09 Nov, 2024 12:18am

Pakistan

All markets in Punjab to be closed at 8pm to fight smog

Lahore High Court's Justice Shahid Karim issued the order

Updated 08 Nov, 2024 05:50pm

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

Lahore students set world record for largest human flag

Achievement surpasses the previous record held by India

Published 07 Nov, 2024 11:50am

Pakistan

Theatre actress Nigar’s husband arrested for possessing cocaine

Further searches of Chaudhry's residence also yielded a substantial amount of narcotics

Published 06 Nov, 2024 06:07pm

Pakistan

Punjab closes schools, colleges up to 12th grade amid smog crisis

Crop residue burning a key contributor to smog crisis

Updated 06 Nov, 2024 08:01pm

Pakistan

Lahore suffers from respiratory illnesses amid dangerous smog

Lahore was again ranked as one of the world’s most polluted cities this morning

Published 06 Nov, 2024 10:43am

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

Shutdown of all education institutions in Lahore proposed for three days

The proposal also suggests implementing a “green lockdown” in Gulberg

Published 04 Nov, 2024 02:51pm

Pakistan

Maryam admitted to Sharif Medical City due to throat infection

Her departure to London has now been delayed

Published 04 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

Pakistan

Lahore once again the world’s post polluted city as citizens ignore green lockdown

The air quality index (AQI) soared to alarming levels this morning

Published 04 Nov, 2024 09:06am