Smog: Shafqat emphasizes not to keep schools closed
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training in Pakistan Shafqat Mahmood, on Sunday emphasized not to close schools amid rising smog in the Lahore city. While addressing the ending ceremony of Golf Tournament he said that the games ensure
Smog crisis
The city of Lahore has been declared the most polluted city in the world, surpassing Indian capital New Delhi. The smog crisis has aggravated and citizens have urged the government to take urgent action. It is, however, preposterous that the
Delhi schools shut indefinitely as smog worsens
NEW DELHI: Delhi shut down schools until further notice, urged people to work from home and banned non-essential trucks from entering the Indian capital due to dangerous levels of air pollution. One of the world’s most polluted cities and home
Smog returns in Lahore after change in weather conditions
LAHORE: The smog has returned in Punjab’s capital city Lahore after transition in the weather. According to medical experts, with the change of weather, the city of Lahore has been engulfed by smog. Smoke from kilns and factories causes 20
Smog control room established in parts of Punjab
LAHORE: A smog control room has been established in Punjab’s capital to combat smog that causes health hazards. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam established a smog control room in different areas of
Smog grips Lahore once again as AQI reaches 400
LAHORE: Smog has once again gripped the capital city of Punjab as the rank of Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 400. On Tuesday morning at 9 am, as soon as autumn begins, the noxious smog engulfs large parts of
Smog grips Lahore once again as AQI reaches 332
LAHORE: Smog has once again gripped the capital city of Punjab as the rank of Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 332. The AQI in Gulberg was recorded 470, Mian Mir area at 592, DHA was recorded at 497, Zeenat Block
LHC adjourns hearing of curbing smog in Punjab for 9 days
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has adjourned the case of curbing increasing air pollution and smog in the Punjab province for 9 days. Justice Mamoon Rasheed Sheikh conducted hearing of the case related to introducing electric vehicles and smog. The
Smog-related accidents killed 18 people in Faisalabad last month
FAISALABAD: The low visibility caused by smog has killed at least 18 people and injured 3,000 in road traffic accidents in November in Faisalabad. According to the Rescue Emergency Director Sultan, the intensity of the smog is high in the
PM rolls out plan to combat Lahore smog, pollution
LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said the government has prepared a plan to cope with smog and pollution in Lahore. Speaking to media during a day-long visit to Lahore, the prime minster said government’s initiatives will help reduce
Punjab govt announced to close schools in 3 districts due to smog
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced to close all public and private schools in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad due to extreme smog. The decision has been taken keeping in view the worst smog as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in
Smog once again affects Lahore as AQI reaches 371
LAHORE: Smog has once again affected various areas of the city as the rank of Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 371. The AQI in Gulberg was recorded 651, in areas around Punjab Assembly, it was 646, Upper Mall at
Smog in New Delhi continues to choke city for 5th consecutive day
NEW DELHI: The smog in India’s capital continues to choke citizens for the fifth-day consecutive day on Saturday. The smog in New Delhi has increased the risk of premature deaths, lung cancer and particular danger to children from the tiny
Rain in Lahore reduces level of smog
LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) stated that light rain in different parts of Lahore has reduced the level of smog. According to details, the rain poured during the wee hours brought the level of smog in Lahore considerably below.
Lahore schools to remain closed for two days due to smog
LAHORE: Punjab Education Department has announced closing all schools located in Lahore, Faisalabad, and Gujranwala from today to Saturday. Punjab Minister for Schools Education Dr. Murad Raas posted a tweet, “All Public & Private Schools in Lahore, Faisalabad & Gujranwala
Smog once again affects Lahore as AQI hits 447
LAHORE: Smog has once again affected various areas of Lahore as the rank of Air Quality Index (AQI) has increased to 447. With no sign of its reduction at least in the next few hours, Lahore’s AQI has witnessed a
Lahore’s smog problem
Lahore was once considered as the cleanest cities in the region, but now for the first time ever, worsening air quality and smog has forced the closure of schools. Punjab Chief Minister was forced to declare a public holiday for
Govt closes educational institutes in Lahore due to smog
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that educational institutes would remain closed today due to extreme smog and hazardous toxins in the air. The decision has been taken keeping in view the worst smog. Lahore has been shrouded in a
India experiences eye-irritation as smog reaches worst levels
NEW DELHI: The citizens have been experiencing eye-irritation in India’s capital due to smog that has affected everyday life in the city. A poisonous haze envelops New Delhi every winter, caused by vehicle fumes, industrial emissions, and smoke from agricultural