As per details, the increasing smog situation has prompted the provincial government to extend school and college closures to five more divisions. The Environmental Protection Department notified the closure of educational institutions in the Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, and Sahiwal divisions. According to the directive, all schools from nursery to grade 12, academies, […]
According to a notification issued by the DC Lahore, outdoor activities will remain suspended starting from November 11 to 17. All sports, exhibitions, and events are suspended, as is outdoor dining at restaurants; however, religious gatherings are exempt, the notification read. Furthermore, shops, markets, and malls will close by 8 PM, while medical stores, labs, […]
The city remains the most polluted in the world according to the air quality index (AQI) causing breathing problems for citizens. Indian capital city New Delhi has been the second most polluted city in the world with 428 AQI readings. Punjab government yesterday announced the closure of schools up to the higher secondary level in […]
The average air quality rate in Lahore is reported lesser than the previous day, still, the smog level is alarming, and the city has been among the list of the most polluted cities in the world. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reading recorded 537 as the DHA area of the city has been most affected […]
According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore, Amara Athar, the crackdown against smoke-emitting vehicles is underway and they have collected over Rs55 million in the ongoing year of 2024. Traffic authorities penalized 26,128 smoke-emitting vehicles with fines totaling over 50 million rupees. Additionally, 11,000 vehicles transporting sand, dirt, and other pollutants without proper coverings were […]
According to details, the experts predicted that winter may be shorter than usual this year. Currently, Karachi continues to face unusual heat, with temperatures nearing 40°C, leaving residents concerned about the effects of climate change. The hot season has increased the demand for drinks and fluids in the metropolis. Reports indicate that winter across Pakistan, […]
The ruling was announced by the LHC bench hearing pleas seeking the court’s intervention to curb smog. Justice Shahid Karim resumed the hearing on the plea of citizen Haroon Farooq and others. The LHC ordered traffic police to launch a crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles to address environmental pollution issues. Motorway police were also directed to […]
LAHORE: Smog levels reached hazardous levels on Friday as Faisalabad and Lahore topped the world’s most polluted cities index, followed by New Delhi. The overall air quality of Lahore was recorded as 321 with a high concentration of PM2.5 of 270 microgrammes per cubic meter, which is the most damaging of the particulate matter in […]
