LAHORE: Following improvement in smog conditions, the Punjab Environment Department has eased its restrictions, allowing restaurants and hotels to operate until 10pm, compared to the previous closure of 4pm. This change comes after rainfall and favorable shifts in wind patterns, which have led to improved air quality. Home delivery services remain unchanged. Despite the easing … Read more
A man selling flowers waits for customers along a street amid dense foggy conditions in Lahore on November 10, 2024. — AFP Al Zaabi expresses his concern about the fog situation in Pakistan. The UAE envoy says he is in contact with the Pakistani government He says that smog must be controlled by all possible … Read more
People stroll through a park amid thick smog in Lahore, November 7, 2024. – AFP The air quality in Multan got worse this morning with 1635 Al Qaeda. Lahore’s air quality index dropped to 569 by 1pm but remained within the hazardous zone. Reduced visibility due to smog causes traffic disruptions and accidents. Punjab’s smog … Read more
An Orange Line Metro (OLMT) train is pictured on an elevated track amid foggy conditions in Lahore on November 3, 2024. – AFP Early Thursday morning, Al Qaeda levels in Lahore exceeded 800. Doctors advise residents to wear masks when going outdoors. The educational institution has ordered classes to be conducted online. LAHORE: Life in … Read more
Lahore: With air pollution in Punjab reaching alarming levels, the provincial government has implemented sweeping measures to reduce health risks, including closing all schools until November 17. With smog levels reaching record levels in cities such as Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Multan, officials describe it as one of the worst environmental crises in recent years. … Read more
An Orange Line metro train is pictured on an elevated track amid foggy conditions in Lahore on November 3, 2024. — AFP Lahore’s AQI ranking is 382 in the list of most polluted cities in real time. Unusual pollution levels are prompting authorities to take emergency steps. Smoke-laden air from India contributes to increased smog … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during an event in Lahore, on October 30, 2024. — Facebook/@TheMaryamNSharif Punjab Minister emphasizes joint action to address rising smog. Lahore citizens complain of burning eyes and throat irritation. The minority card will be issued to eligible families. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stressed the importance of cross-border cooperation with … Read more