The amount aims to improve the air quality in Punjab. “The World Bank will support the Punjab Smog Mitigation Action Plan with the funding”. “The funding amount will help to cut the air quality index pollution by 35 percent,” the bank stated. The funding amount will benefit 13 million people in the next 10 years. […]
As per details, Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of effective measures during a hearing on pleas related to smog and environmental pollution. The court declared a water emergency due to the deteriorating water situation and directed the installation of water meters. The LHC also ordered the Lahore […]
LHC Judge, Justice Shahid Karim presided over the hearing petitions filed by Haroon Farooq and others. Appreciating the effective traffic management by the wardens, the LHC judge ordered the expeditious processing of health allowance provision for traffic wardens and directed authorities to establish their service structure without delay. Additionally, the court instructed authorities to establish […]
The orders were passed by LHC Justice Shahid Karim while hearing petitions related to smog and environmental pollution. During the proceedings, the court ordered a fine of Rs10,000 for individuals found wasting water by washing vehicles at home. Additionally, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) was directed to submit a comprehensive report on traffic-related pollution. The […]
Indian capital city New Delhi remains the most polluted city in the world 786 AQI reading. Sheikhupura with its extremely unhygienic air pollution, has been the most polluted city in Pakistan, with a smog level at 792 at the air index. Other cities of the country with the highest air pollution are Rahim Yar Khan […]
The action was also taken at 59 places for violation of anti-smog SOPs and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on violators. According to details, Assistant Commissioner (AC) City checked 480 places and sealed one on violation. AC Cantt checked 420 places and warnings were issued to shop owners over three violations. Similarly, AC Model […]
The move follows alarming levels of smog in Punjab’s major cities, particularly Lahore, where the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached hazardous levels. As of today, Lahore’s AQI stands at 190, with PM2.5 concentrations surpassing World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by over 22 times. To secure an M-Tag, vehicle owners must now present a valid […]
As per details shared by the Punjab traffic police, over 181,000 smoke-emitting vehicles were penalized in November, with fines exceeding Rs341.5 million. In addition, fitness certificates for 4,371 vehicles were suspended, while 682 smog-producing vehicles had their route permits revoked. The crackdown also led to 260 FIRs being registered against violators, while over 31,000 vehicles […]
According to a notification issued by DG Environment Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh, construction activities in Lahore and three other districts have been allowed to resume. Brick kilns operating with zigzag technology are permitted to function, and both public and private offices can now operate with full staff capacity. The new regulations will apply to Lahore, […]
The Shrine city of Multan has been the most polluted in Pakistan with 265 AQI readings. Lahore ranked 2nd most polluted city in the country with 249 readings on the air pollution measuring scale. Peshawar placed 3rd, Rawalpindi 4th, and Karachi 5th about the level of air pollution. Punjab’s capital city passed through a dangerously […]
