Air pollution
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
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
