Air pollution
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
Met Office says continental air was prevailing over most parts of country, bringing generally dry weather, while hilly areas are expected to remain cold during morning and night hours.
Updated 25 Oct, 2025 08:53pm
Met Office sees no immediate respite; Marriyum Aurangzeb warns smog could severely disrupt daily life and businesses.
Updated 25 Oct, 2025 10:30am
"If conditions remain favourable, Delhi will experience its first artificial rain on October 29," says Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Published 24 Oct, 2025 11:25am
Says prevailing stable and dry weather conditions conducive to increase in smog in coming days.
Updated 24 Oct, 2025 09:23am
Emission standards critically outdated, committee told; official says Pak-EPA lacks financial, technical resources to do its job.
Updated 23 Oct, 2025 07:17am
Senior traffic police officers have been directed to strictly enforce the directives among their subordinates.
Updated 22 Oct, 2025 09:48am
Along with precautionary steps, it is essential to reduce emissions and encourage a switch to EVs to combat smog.
Updated 22 Oct, 2025 04:50pm
20 million residents struggles with respiratory illnesses in India to a thick smog every winter as cold, heavy air traps construction dust, vehicle emissions, smoke from agricultural fires.
Updated 22 Oct, 2025 08:37am
As Lahore gears up for another smog season, an imposing new fleet of green trucks is making rounds across the city.
Published 21 Oct, 2025 04:19pm
