Tag: SMOG
15 Nov 2024
Over 2 million people in Punjab suffer from smog-related illnesses
At least 68,917 cases of different respiratory diseases were reported during two days
13 Nov 2024
“Marie Antoinette moment:” Netizens criticise CM Maryam for foreign trips amid smog crisis in Punjab
Among the world’s most polluted cities, Delhi ranked first with an AQI of 1267, followed closely by Lahore at 644.
12 Nov 2024
NASA images reveal toxic smog blanketing Lahore and Delhi
Earlier, the record-breaking AQI reading crossed the 2000 mark last week in Multan.
11 Nov 2024
Dense smog disrupts motorways and air travel in Pakistan
Lahore, Multan, and Peshawar have topped the list of the world's most polluted cities.
11 Nov 2024
UAE offers assistance to help Pakistan overcome its smog crisis
The UAE previously provided support in the form of cloud seeding.
8 Nov 2024
Police close several motorway routes in Punjab after accidents due to thick smog
The closures come in the wake of a serious series of accidents near the Hiran Minar Interchange.
7 Nov 2024
Lahoris turns to plants, air purifiers to seek relief from dense smog
These are being sold between Rs7000 and Rs70,000
6 Nov 2024
Punjab govt introduces work-from-home policy
The new policy mandates that workplaces operate at 50% in-person capacity
6 Nov 2024
Punjab sets up 'smog war room' to tackle hazardous air
1900 pollution index score was recorded on Wednesday.
2 Nov 2024
Lahore chokes under extreme air pollution as AQI surpasses 1000
Deteriorating air quality prevailed due to the burning of crop
30 Oct 2024
Lahore’s air quality deteriorates to alarming levels due to to smog
Lahore has grappled with this issue for many winters.