Air pollution
System to issue vehicles’ fitness certificates fully computerised, Sharjeel tells house.
Updated 31 Jan, 2026 10:39am
Residents advised to limit outdoor activity, keep windows closed, wear masks when outside, and use air purifiers indoors.
Published 21 Jan, 2026 10:57am
Rescue 1122 conducts operations in locations including Sahiwal, Pakpattan and Okara.
Updated 30 Dec, 2025 09:49am
PMD forecasts moderate to dense fog across most districts of Punjab.
Updated 23 Dec, 2025 10:11am
Two cars fall into canals; motorcycle riders hit by coach in heavy smog.
Updated 21 Dec, 2025 10:59am
Lahore topped the global pollution ranking again, with air quality reaching hazardous levels posing serious health risks.
Updated 17 Dec, 2025 10:04am
Checkpoints set up this month are part of a crackdown by authorities to combat the city’s soaring smog levels.
Updated 15 Dec, 2025 08:27am
Conference stresses transparent air-quality data, policy reform and financial alignment to tackle pollution.
Published 14 Dec, 2025 05:34am
Health experts warn high concentrations of PM2.5 particulate matter pose serious risks to public health.
Updated 14 Dec, 2025 11:02am
Heavy smog and fog are expected across Punjab from Dec 12 to 16, says PDMA; urges citizens to take precautions.
Published 13 Dec, 2025 05:44am
Says city has highest particulate matter emissions in country; calls for managing transportation, modernising brick kilns.
Updated 12 Dec, 2025 10:47am
Impact of pollution on public health severe; experts say dramatic expansion of public transportation urgently needed.
Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:38am
According to PAQI, Lahore’s air pollution is driven by emissions from transportation, industry and brick kilns.
Updated 11 Dec, 2025 09:27am
Expert says any form of respiratory illness has direct link with air pollution; PAQI report says city’s human-caused emissions create constant public health emergency.
Updated 11 Dec, 2025 08:30am
Violators penalised as inspectors tighten checks on high-emission vehicles across capital.
Updated 08 Dec, 2025 10:15am
Delhi, with its sprawling metropolitan region of 30 million residents, is regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals.
Updated 04 Dec, 2025 07:48am
Punjab continues to face deteriorating air quality, with Lahore topping the list of world’s most polluted cities.
Updated 22 Nov, 2025 09:59am
Health experts urge citizens to wear masks, curtail outdoor activities.
Updated 15 Nov, 2025 06:19pm
An AI model predicts seven-day smog patterns, allowing the authorities to prepare.
Updated 14 Nov, 2025 09:15am
520 individuals fined over Rs1,186,000; a total of 2,332 cases registered in Punjab this year.
Updated 11 Nov, 2025 09:40am
Hospitals report a large number of chest infection cases, including pneumonia.
Updated 08 Nov, 2025 09:51am
Official says more than 150 bird species previously documented in Lahore are now a rare sight.
Updated 07 Nov, 2025 10:04am
Measure aimed to control smog; govt also told to ensure strict implementation of 10pm deadline on wedding halls.
Updated 05 Nov, 2025 10:37am
Aging diesel trucks, long-haul trailers, loaders and diesel-powered passenger buses found primary violators in capital.
Updated 03 Nov, 2025 10:33am
Air pollution in central Punjab to increase to dangerous levels due to polluted easterly winds coming from India.
Updated 02 Nov, 2025 11:08am
Punjab govt announces launch of a project envisaging 112km-long forest belt around the city.
Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:16am
Punjab senior minister praises efforts by CM Maryam Nawaz in leading anti-smog operations.
Updated 29 Oct, 2025 06:53pm
Police register 14 cases, fine 115 individuals for causing smog; civic agencies taking steps to mitigate pollution.
Updated 29 Oct, 2025 09:02am
Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur and Sialkot also feature prominently in national city ranking.
Updated 28 Oct, 2025 10:11am
Citizens urged to wear masks, avoid unnecessary outdoor activity; government imposes blanket ban on stubble, solid waste, plastic burning.
Updated 26 Oct, 2025 07:37am
