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Pakistan

Lahore to install 12 smog towers, switch to electric bikes

Punjab govt approaches Chinese experts as wide range of measures on cards

Updated 18 Nov, 2023 05:38pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt decides to engage Chinese experts to curb smog

Chinese consul general proposes construction of air purification tower in Lahore

Published 18 Nov, 2023 12:38am

Pakistan

Smog: LHC suggests closing schools on Saturdays, Sundays for three months

Recommends taking action against those using drinking water for washing cars

Published 17 Nov, 2023 11:51pm

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

Lahore retains most polluted city title with lingering smog

The caretaker chief minister of Punjab had called an important meeting to deal with the smog situation.

Published 16 Nov, 2023 10:13am

Life & Style

Smog changes famous Lahore sayings, ‘Jinny Lahore nai wekhya o jamya e nae’

Residents of Lahore want a permanent solution to get rid of this problem.

Updated 15 Nov, 2023 01:07pm

Must Read

Three Indian cities among world’s 10 most polluted after Diwali

Financial capital Mumbai came in sixth with an AQI of 157

Published 14 Nov, 2023 08:37am

Pakistan

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

Tells government to stop construction till February

Published 13 Nov, 2023 03:19pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt lifts lockdown as air quality improves in province

CM Naqvi says markets to open tomorrow while educational institutes will remain closed till Sunday

Published 10 Nov, 2023 11:48pm

Sports

Bangladesh ‘have no choice’ over playing in World Cup pollution

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka cancelled training sessions in recent days in New Delhi

Published 05 Nov, 2023 04:31pm

Pakistan

PDMA Punjab declares smog a ‘calamity’ in province

DCs empowered to take necessary measures to mitigate smog

Published 01 Nov, 2023 07:15pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt declares smog emergency in province

Students are required to use masks for a one-month period

Published 01 Nov, 2023 05:53pm

Pakistan

LHC orders smog emergency in Lahore

Action against polluting factories and vehicles also ordered

Updated 01 Nov, 2023 11:52am

Pakistan

Pakistan railway launches ‘Digital Railway Driving System’

The system was made with the collaboration of the University of Engineering Taxila

Published 26 Oct, 2023 09:35am

Pakistan

Punjab govt decides against Wednesday holiday this week

CM Punjab directs action against smoke-emitting factories

Published 23 Oct, 2023 07:21pm

Pakistan

Schools are not closed on Wednesday, says Punjab’s interim education minister

Mansoor Qadir cites shutting down schools due to smog will be last option

Updated 16 Oct, 2023 11:31pm

Pakistan

Punjab to review ‘Wednesday Holiday’ in schools amid smog situation

After reviewing the situation in the meeting, a decision will be taken on whether or not to have a 'Wednesday holiday' in the educational institutions.

Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:35am

Pakistan

Schools, markets, offices to remain open in Lahore today

Implementation of Wednesday’s off will be applicable after notification, says govt spokesperson

Updated 11 Oct, 2023 08:55am

Pakistan

Section 144 imposed in Lahore to prevent smog

Burning of crops remains, leather products banned

Published 10 Oct, 2023 10:07am

Pakistan

LHC proposes ban on construction in smog season

Punjab govt says five projects currently under progress

Updated 06 Oct, 2023 01:52pm

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

New clean air policy aims to increase life expectancy by 2 years

Also hopes to decrease harmful emissions by 40% in 10 years

Published 09 Mar, 2023 08:35pm

Pakistan

Karachi experiences ‘irritating’ fog with air pollution

Was it the dreadful fog that has haunted Lahore for years

Published 15 Feb, 2023 10:58am

Pakistan

High court extends winter vacation in smog hit Lahore

Schools, colleges to remain closed until January 9

Published 27 Dec, 2022 12:53pm

Pakistan

Fighting smog: Court orders Lahore markets to close early

Lahore was recently classified among the most polluted cities in the world

Published 14 Dec, 2022 03:07pm

Pakistan

Lahore school students to have three days off in a week

Decision was taken in view of hazardous level of smog

Updated 07 Dec, 2022 12:17pm

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

Pakistan

Dense fog blankets parts of Punjab, KP, disrupts road traffic

Motorway police appeal to the drivers to use GT Road for traveling

Published 05 Dec, 2022 07:41pm

World

India’s capital blanketed in smog despite drop in stubble burning

Central govt enforces restrictions on diesel vehicles plying in the city

Published 05 Dec, 2022 06:39pm

پنجاب میں اسموگ: لاہور آلودہ شہروں کی عالمی فہرست میں آج تیسرے نمبر پر

لاہور: پنجاب میں دھویں اور اسموگ کے بادلوں میں کمی آگئی، لاہور...

Published 03 Jan, 2022 11:59am