Smog crisis in Punjab: over 1.93mn seek hospital care for respiratory diseases Smog has severely impacted the health of sensitive citizens across Punjab, with approximately 1.93 million people... Updated 17 Nov, 2024 10:52pm
Pakistan Punjab declares health emergency in smog-hit Lahore, Multan The Punjab government declared on Friday a health emergency in Lahore and Multan as the provincial capital... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:44pm
Pakistan Efforts intensified to close markets at 8pm LAHORE: The Lahore district administration intensified its effort to implement the orders to close the markets at ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan Punjab limits outdoor activities, market hours LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday imposed a ban on outdoor activities including outdoor sports events,... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Pakistan Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos as air pollution worsens LAHORE: Keeping in view the deteriorating situation of smog, the Environment Protection Department (EPD) on Friday... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan Punjab govt shuts primary schools for one week in Lahore over record pollution Decision taken to avoid exposing millions of children to smog several times above levels deemed dangerous, Punjab senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says Updated 03 Nov, 2024 10:27pm
Pakistan Lahore pollution level hits new high LAHORE: Despite green lockdown and other measures being taken by the Punjab government, the intensity of air... Published 03 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan PAD taking practical steps to control smog: Secy LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department is taking practical steps for smog control, said Secretary Agriculture... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Pakistan First artificial rain induced in Lahore to combat smog CM Mohsin Naqvi praises UAE's assistance in planning this extraordinary project Updated 16 Dec, 2023 08:32pm
Pakistan Cleanliness drive started in Lahore to ‘combat smog’: Naqvi Punjab government has started a cleanliness drive in Lahore to combat smog, caretaker chief minister Mohsin Naqvi... Published 10 Dec, 2023 07:02pm
Pakistan Smog-hit Punjab: LHC orders schools, colleges to be closed on Saturdays Educational institutions to stay closed on Saturdays until the end of January Updated 20 Nov, 2023 10:19pm
BR Research Lahore is choking! And no one seems to care. The season of smog hits Lahore and its suburbs every year in November, making it difficult... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:58am
Pakistan LHC orders closure of schools on Nov 18 to curb smog Also recommends two-day remote work for offices Updated 13 Nov, 2023 10:45pm
Pakistan Widespread rain in Lahore helps reduce density of smog LAHORE: Widespread rain in Lahore on Friday morning reduced the density of thick smog, as the Air Quality Index ... Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am
Pakistan Students ordered to wear masks in smog-hit Lahore LAHORE: Authorities ordered school children in the smog-smothered city of Lahore to wear masks during lessons... Published 03 Nov, 2023 06:11am
Pakistan LHC orders extension in winter vacation in smog-hit Lahore Directs government to extend holidays by seven more days Updated 27 Dec, 2022 10:12pm
Editorials Return of lethal smog EDITORIAL: The country’s second largest city, Lahore, has frequently been earning the unenviable distinction of... Published 12 Dec, 2022 06:07am
Editorials Fighting the bane of smog EDITORIAL: As the winter season approaches, when Lahore has started to get enveloped in a blanket of smog frequently... Updated 25 Sep, 2022 06:25am
BR Research Tackling smog School days have been restricted to four a week; public is facing breathing difficulties; office attendance is urged... Published 02 Dec, 2021 08:01am
Pakistan Lahore's schools to remain closed three days a week due to air pollution The Punjab government has decided that all public and private schools in Lahore will remain closed for three days a... Updated 22 Nov, 2021 09:37pm
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