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 shuts public spaces in smog-hit cities LAHORE: Pakistan’s most populated province of Punjab ordered public spaces closed in smog-hit main cities,... Updated 08 Nov, 2024 10:59pm
Pakistan Schools in Punjab closed till Nov 17 as smog chokes province The Government of Punjab announced on Wednesday closure of all schools (primary to 12th grade) till November 17 as... Updated 06 Nov, 2024 10:51pm
World Delhi wants artificial rain to tackle worsening air pollution NEW DELHI: India’s capital territory of Delhi is keen to use artificial ain to fight air pollution this year, its... Published 05 Nov, 2024 04:30pm
World India hands out fines to owners of polluting vehicles, building sites NEW DELHI: Authorities in India’s capital and surrounding areas handed out fines to the owners of thousands of... Published 04 Nov, 2024 09:58am
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 EPA designates specific areas as 'air pollution hotspots' LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab has designated specific areas of Lahore as "air pollution... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Pakistan Smog scourge: Wearing masks made mandatory in Lahore LAHORE: On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, authorities have made wearing masks mandatory due ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Increasing air pollution: Punjab EPD directs authorities to take steps LAHORE: Due to increasing air pollution, the Punjab Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has directed relevant... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
World Indian capital chokes as ‘hazardous’ air pollution returns NEW DELHI: Acrid clouds engulfed India’s capital on Wednesday as air pollution fuelled by fireworks and farm stubble... Published 23 Oct, 2024 12:08pm
World India’s capital bans fireworks to curb air pollution NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi ordered Monday a “complete ban” on fireworks in a bid to curb air pollution in... Published 14 Oct, 2024 05:48pm
Pakistan Met predicts rain with strong winds LAHORE: The meteorological department has predicted rain with strong winds and thunder in different parts of the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer: report BANGKOK: A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with... Published 28 Aug, 2024 12:04pm
Pakistan Air pollution in Lahore not just winter problem: experts LAHORE: Environment friendly solutions along with regulations/policies are required to make significant improvements... Published 11 Aug, 2024 03:28am
World Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day: report PARIS: Nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems linked to air pollution, which is now the second... Published 20 Jun, 2024 06:01am
Pakistan Air pollution linked to 135m premature deaths: study SINGAPORE: Pollution from man-made emissions and other sources like wildfires have been linked to around 135 million... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
Pakistan KUHN intends to provide equipment controlling air pollution LAHORE: Representatives of KUHN, a leading machinery manufacturing company, has expressed its intention to provide... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Pakistan Sherry for implementation of national clean air policy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP Vice) President Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday expressed deep concern... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
Pakistan Punjab govt to take action against air pollution: Minister LAHORE: To combat the issue of trans-boundary air pollution, the Punjab may sign a cross-border one-on-one agreement... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan Lahore ranks 5th in global air pollution ranking LAHORE: The provincial metropolis was the 5th most polluted place in the world on Sunday. According to the ... Published 12 Feb, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan LHC prohibits planting date palms along motorways LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday prohibited planting date palms along highways and motorways and adjourned ... Published 27 Jan, 2024 06:20am
Pakistan LWMC moves to turn Lahore into ‘dust-free’ city LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Corporation (LWMC) has intensified its efforts to make the provincial capital... Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am
Pakistan Soaring pollution in Pakistan’s Lahore fills wards with sick children LAHORE: In the packed paediatric emergency room of a Lahore public hospital, parents holding sick children lined up... Published 07 Dec, 2023 11:30am
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World Air pollution behind over 250,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 STOCKHOLM: Fine particle pollution caused the deaths of over 250,000 people in the European Union in 2021, according... Published 24 Nov, 2023 07:26pm
World Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam NEW DELHI: India’s capital Delhi re-opened schools and some building sites on Monday amid signs of receding air... Published 21 Nov, 2023 06:02am
Pakistan Fight against air pollution: PHA to distribute e-bikes to staff today LAHORE: The Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) of Lahore will distribute the first batch of electric bikes to ... Published 20 Nov, 2023 06:28am
Opinion The health toll of air pollution One thing which still remains binding between Pakistan and India and reminds us of each other is the weather and the... Updated 18 Nov, 2023 06:56am
Opinion Creating market for rice stubble Every winter season, starting from October to January, air pollution and smog dawn on Central Punjab. Cold... Updated 16 Nov, 2023 06:09am
Pakistan Pollution forces city-wide closures of businesses, schools in eastern Pakistan LAHORE: Heavy pollution-fuelled smog forced authorities to close schools and markets this week in Pakistan’s most... Published 08 Nov, 2023 01:24pm
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