Air pollution
Under the prescribed rates, vehicle owners in Punjab will have to pay between Rs500 and Rs2,000 for emission testing.
Updated 13 Nov, 2026 02:14pm
Punjab Environment Protection Agency, in its assessment for the Diwali period, finds that pollution-laden air from India travelled deep into the province across the border.
Updated 12 Nov, 2026 07:31am
New Delhi is one of the world’s most polluted capitals, where winter smog from vehicle emissions, farm fires and industry already chokes millions.
Published 11 Nov, 2026 12:16pm
The venue change means both Tests of the two-match series will now be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Published 10 Nov, 2026 11:42pm
Assessment says air from Delhi entered Pakistan near Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur only after 3am on Nov 10, with its closest approach to Lahore being 266km away.
Published 10 Nov, 2026 04:55pm
Several cities across Punjab also record hazardous air quality; Marriyum Aurangzeb says Diwali fireworks from India contributing to pollution.
Updated 09 Nov, 2026 07:07pm
Report says city's fine particulate matter pollution remained above Pakistan’s prescribed standards over the past 12 months.
Published 05 Nov, 2026 04:26pm
The worsening air quality comes amid a sharp increase in agricultural fire detections across Punjab.
Published 02 Nov, 2026 11:39am
Between October 1 and 29, Okara recorded the highest number of fire spots, at 2,144, followed by Gujranwala with 1,011 and Nankana Sahib with 1,003.
Updated 31 Oct, 2026 04:57pm
Enforcement must continue, but decisions should follow evidence, not the visibility of machinery on city roads.
Updated 29 Oct, 2026 05:06pm
An EPA spokesperson said easterly winds were pushing polluted air from India into Lahore, worsening smog across central Punjab.
Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:53am
Government’s Commission for Air Quality Management has predicted air quality to remain “poor” in the coming days.
Updated 22 Oct, 2026 03:17pm
Toxic smoke from peatland as well as forest fires has shrouded towns and cities in the region for more than a month, sending respiratory complaints skyrocketing.
Published 09 Oct, 2026 02:25pm
“For now, I think the more practical approach is stronger Asean cooperation, including hotspot monitoring, information sharing, prevention and stronger enforcement against illegal burning.”
Published 01 Oct, 2026 11:14am
Blazes have blanketed parts of the vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, as well as neighbouring Malaysia and Singapore, sending air quality indices plummeting.
Updated 23 Sep, 2026 09:07am
Politicians should add carbon costs to their travel expense accountability
Updated 16 Sep, 2026 11:07am
Pakistan must move from policy ambition to measurable, financed implementation.
Updated 07 Sep, 2026 11:11am
We have yet to see a major sustained effort to reduce air pollution in the country.
Published 28 Aug, 2026 07:39am
Aims to retire such vehicles to cut urban pollution, improve air quality in Punjab.
Updated 25 Jul, 2026 09:15am
The shift is bad news for the environment in the short term. Coal is a top contributor to greenhouse gases, and also a powerful air pollutant harmful for human health.
Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:14am
The world’s top 25 most polluted cities were all in India, Pakistan and China, according to IQAir's annual report.
Published 24 Mar, 2026 10:56am
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
