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Punjab told to change motorcycles to battery power

The development came in the smog case

Published 18 Nov, 2024 03:59pm

Pakistan

Rawalpindi schools to open as smog situation improves

Schools in Murree District, which remained open, will continue normal operations

Published 18 Nov, 2024 12:45pm

Pakistan

Smog drops from hazardous to unhealthy in Lahore for first time in two weeks

Over 1.93 million seek hospital care for respiratory diseases

Updated 17 Nov, 2024 08:59pm

Pakistan

Motorways closed, flights delayed as smog continues to envelop Punjab and Sindh

The air quality index (AQI) in Lahore soared to 468 early on Sunday

Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:15am

Pakistan

Lahore, Multan universities switch to online classes amid smog crisis

Punjab govt has imposes restrictions on outdoor activities

Published 16 Nov, 2024 01:11pm

Pakistan

Punjab successfully implements artificial rain using local technology

Project was a collaborative effort involving the Punjab govt

Published 16 Nov, 2024 11:26am

Pakistan

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

Pakistan’s policies hazy as it fights smog

Punjab minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has declared a "war against smog"

Published 15 Nov, 2024 03:17pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt declares health emergency: complete lockdown in Lahore and Multan this weekend

Restrictions are expected to be intensified in areas severely affected by smog

Updated 15 Nov, 2024 03:58pm

Pakistan

PMD forecasts rain across the country, including Islamabad

Some areas likely to remain dry

Updated 15 Nov, 2024 06:22pm

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

New report identifies main sources of air pollution in Punjab

Experts emphasizes the urgent need for effective policies

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:01pm

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

PMD finally predicts rain in several areas of Pakistan

Dry weather is anticipated in most regions on Tuesday

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:33am

Pakistan

Mother of boys who were died due to poisoned milk arrested

The mother had been the one to approach the police

Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:34pm

Pakistan

SNGPL announces winter gas supply schedule

Company says consumers will receive full supply during the specified hours

Published 13 Nov, 2024 08:16pm

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

Punjab to discourage weddings during peak smog months

Court also highlighted the negative impact of high-pollution sources

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:08pm

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 govt closes all schools amid rising smog and air pollution

All public and private schools will remain closed until November 17

Updated 12 Nov, 2024 02:46pm

Pakistan

PMD predicts rain and snow in several areas of Pakistan

Islamabad and surrounding areas are likely to have dry weather

Published 12 Nov, 2024 10:43am

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

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 among polluted cities as severe smog continues in Punjab

Preparations under way for artificial rain

Published 09 Nov, 2024 10:48pm

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