LTVs not older than 3 years exempted from emission testing: EPA LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday announced that all cars and light transport vehicles... Published 11 Jun, 2025 06:04am
Opinion When public servants pollute the public’s air Every morning for the past two weeks, I have awakened to the sharp sting of smoke infiltrating my home. The curtains... Updated 09 May, 2025 08:05am
Pakistan Punjab Clean Air Programme: World Bank board clears $300m IDA loan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group Board of Directors approved a USD 300 million International Development Association... Published 30 Mar, 2025 05:34am
BR Research Breathing crisis: Pakistan’s air quality challenge The “2024 World Air Quality Report” provides a stark and concerning picture of air quality in Pakistan, positioning... Published 28 Mar, 2025 06:49am
Editorials Unforgivable negligence EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s persistent air pollution crisis is an indictment of government inaction, institutional... Updated 15 Mar, 2025 07:22am
World India insurers look to hike health premiums as pollution stings NEW DELHI: Indian insurers are considering making New Delhi residents pay 10% to 15% more for new health policies... Published 21 Feb, 2025 01:58pm
Opinion Use of AI in controlling environmental crime in Pakistan Pakistan ranks 179th in the EPI, with 25.5 points, slipping down 4 spots in the past decade. With regard to... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:10am
Pakistan Growing pollution, dust increase diseases in megacity KARACHI: Dusty roads and streets, particularly the under-construction University Road, are raising air pollution... Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am
Pakistan Lahore’s air pollution level increases LAHORE: Air pollution level on Saturday had been increased in the provincial capital once again. The average air... Published 05 Jan, 2025 02:45am
World India tightens curbs as air pollution turns ‘severe’ NEW DELHI: India has tightened restrictions aimed at helping the public cope with pollution twice in 24 hours for... Published 17 Dec, 2024 10:27am
Pakistan Punjab to get French grant to combat air pollution LAHORE: French Ambassador HE Nicolas Galey and Chairman P&D Board, Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, signed a... Published 17 Dec, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan EPD raids steel mills and factories LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD), under its ongoing crackdown against polluters, conducted ... Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:53am
BR Research ‘Smogged Down’: Pakistan’s fight for clean air Despite the choking haze that grips its cities year after year, Pakistan remains caught in a web of policy inertia... Published 09 Dec, 2024 08:59am
Pakistan Millions of people still breathing hazardous air: ICIMOD LAHORE: Millions of people across the Indo-Gangetic Plain and Himalayan Foothills (IGP-HF) continue to breathe... Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:44am
World The farm fires helping to fuel India’s deadly air JIND: Blazing flames light the sky as Indian farmer Ali Sher burns his fields to clear them for new crops, a common... Published 01 Dec, 2024 11:52am
Pakistan World Bank, Pakistan combine forces to tackle smog crisis The World Bank and authorities in Pakistan have agreed to prepare a comprehensive anti-smog plan, as the South Asian... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 10:41pm
Pakistan 30 advanced air quality monitors installed across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday announced a groundbreaking initiative to combat air pollution in Punjab by... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:58am
World India court tells smog-hit capital to step up vehicle restrictions NEW DELHI: India’s top court on Friday ordered authorities in the smog-choked capital New Delhi to establish... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 07:33pm
World Toxic smog persists over India’s north; Delhi pollution remains severe NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s northern states woke up to another day of poor air quality on Tuesday, as a layer of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 11:33am
Pakistan PM urges nation to offer Salat-Al-Istisqa ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called upon the nation to offer Salat-Al-Istisqa or prayer for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Pakistan Air pollution, smog issues: Experts call for preventive steps to save people from complications LAHORE: Expressing serious concern over current wane of air pollution and smog, health professionals have called for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World India’s toxic smog cuts off visibility in several areas NEW DELHI: Toxic smog blanketed northern India on Thursday, becoming too thick to see through in several places, as... Published 14 Nov, 2024 12:16pm
World Visibility drops in parts of Delhi as pollution surges NEW DELHI: A toxic haze enveloped India’s national capital on Wednesday morning as temperatures dropped and... Published 13 Nov, 2024 11:52am
Pakistan Alarming increase in smog: All educational institutes closed in Rawalpindi Division till 17th ISLAMABAD: Growing air pollution and alarming increase in smog has forced the authorities to close all the... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Pakistan Schools in five more Punjab divisions shut down LAHORE: Schools in five more divisions of Punjab have been closed in response to increasing air pollution. A... Published 13 Nov, 2024 06:33am
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 Various cities of Punjab: Air pollution increases to alarming level LAHORE: Life in provincial metropolis on Sunday remained severely impacted and air pollution increased to an ... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
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 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
Budget 2025-26: Pakistan targets 4.2% growth as Aurangzeb presents proposals ‘for a competitive economy’