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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

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Pakistan’s policies hazy as it fights smog

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

Published 15 Nov, 2024 03:17pm

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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

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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

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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

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Smog posing threat to plant health as well

Smog has significantly impacted health of plants

Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:28am

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New report identifies main sources of air pollution in Punjab

Experts emphasizes the urgent need for effective policies

Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:01pm

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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

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PMD finally predicts rain in several areas of Pakistan

Dry weather is anticipated in most regions on Tuesday

Published 14 Nov, 2024 09:33am

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Punjab to discourage weddings during peak smog months

Court also highlighted the negative impact of high-pollution sources

Published 12 Nov, 2024 02:08pm

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Weather to remain dry in most parts of Pakistan, predicts PMD

Smog is expected to persist across much of Punjab

Published 08 Nov, 2024 10:34am

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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

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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

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Smog season in Pakistan: How air purifiers work and where to buy them

Air purifiers are especially crucial for individuals sensitive to air quality

Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:50am

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PMD predicts dry weather in most of Pakistan, but some cities could get rain

Smog will be experienced whole week in areas of Punjab

Published 05 Nov, 2024 09:13am

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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

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Maryam admitted to Sharif Medical City due to throat infection

Her departure to London has now been delayed

Published 04 Nov, 2024 12:07pm

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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