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Pakistan

Lahore primary schools closed for one week due to smog

Aurangzeb explainied that strong winds from India pushed the AQI above 1000 in Lahore

Updated 03 Nov, 2024 07:57pm

Pakistan

Section 144 imposed in Islamabad to fight smog

Orders related to Section 144 were issued by the additional district magistrate

Published 03 Nov, 2024 09:33am

Pakistan

Lahore continues to be world’s most polluted city

The Punjab government has issued an alert for today, urging citizens to stay indoors

Updated 03 Nov, 2024 09:34am

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

LHC hints at school holidays, shutdown of commerce to fight smog

The court also directed a crackdown on heavy vehicles emitting smoke

Published 01 Nov, 2024 12:24pm

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

Hot, dry weather anticipated in several areas of Pakistan

There is the possibility of morning smog in the plains of Punjab

Published 31 Oct, 2024 10:14am

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

Pakistani Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz offers smog diplomacy to India

Maryam Nawaz plans to introduce a minority card

Published 30 Oct, 2024 02:40pm

World

Diwali fireworks could worsen air in Indian capital, despite fewer farm fires

From Wednesday to Friday, the index is expected to be in 'very poor' territory from 301 to 400

Published 29 Oct, 2024 06:00pm

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

Pakistan

Punjab changes school timings due to smog

The adjusted timings will remain in effect until January 31, 2024

Published 23 Oct, 2024 07:47pm

Pakistan

Smog crisis: New school timings announced in Lahore

The new timings will be effective October 28

Published 23 Oct, 2024 02:52pm

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

Govt to spend Rs350 million on artificial rain in Lahore

Preparations are underway to combat worsening pollution

Published 19 Oct, 2024 03:04pm

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

Pakistan

Every breath you take

Ranging from stubble-burning to real estate development and infrastructure creation, India and Pakistan have similar climate change dilemmas. Talking to each other could help.

Updated 05 Apr, 2024 04:34pm

Pakistan

Lahore High Court orders schools, colleges to hold classes on environmental issues

Seeks report related to funds for Pakistan Super League security

Updated 22 Feb, 2024 02:40pm

Pakistan

LHC orders strict action against cafes operating late-night

Court says cafe in question should be sealed for third violation

Published 19 Jan, 2024 08:50pm

Pakistan

Fog continues to disrupt lives across South Asia

Heavy fog and smog disrupted traffic on roads in all provinces

Updated 02 Jan, 2024 04:13pm

Pakistan

Educational institutions to be closed in Punjab on Saturday

Markets, bazaars, business centres will be closed on Saturday, Sunday

Updated 01 Dec, 2023 09:57pm

Pakistan

Winter vacation in Punjab from December 18

With an improved AQI, CM Naqvi says no restrictions are planned for the upcoming weekend

Published 30 Nov, 2023 09:08pm

Pakistan

Punjab artificial rain plan faces constraints

'Government and World Bank are working together to address the issues of smog,' says Chief Secretary

Updated 30 Nov, 2023 04:42pm

Pakistan

Rain with snowfall expected in upper parts: PMD

Weather will remain partly cloudy in most of the upper regions of the country

Published 30 Nov, 2023 10:03am

Pakistan

Smog: Markets to be closed in six Punjab divisions on Sunday

Govt advises citizens to wear face masks

Published 26 Nov, 2023 01:10am

Pakistan

LHC orders closure of cafes in Johar Town by 10pm

Says if anybody wants de-sealing of factory then he should approach the court

Published 25 Nov, 2023 12:50am

Pakistan

Punjab makes masks compulsory in smog-hit districts

The masks mandate will last for one week

Published 19 Nov, 2023 01:46pm

Pakistan

Smart lockdown brings slight improvement in Lahore’s air quality

The government had imposed the lockdown on Saturday

Published 19 Nov, 2023 12:43pm