Smog threat looms despite preventive measures
Smog is basically derived from the combination of two words; 'smoke' and 'fog'.
Brick prices soar ahead of kilns’ closure on October 27
Closure of kilns was announced by the government to mitigate the factors behind smog.
China 'winning' war on smog, helping life expectancy: study
The Chinese government has been waging a battle to clear its skies of smog that has cut life expectancy in some regions. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong engulfed in smog as fears grow over air
The air quality in Hong Kong Monday was categorised as “unhealthy” on the World Air Quality Index. Photo: AFP
India unveils new weapon against smog
Authorities hope that "anti-smog gun" will clear the skies above New Delhi.
As India's capital struggles with smog, burning of leaves banned in occupied Kashmir
The state’s government announced last month that it would begin enforcing an existing ban on the burning of leaves and wood pruned from trees. Photo: Thomson Reuters Foundation
Babies' brains at risk from toxic pollution: UN
The UN's children's agency, UNICEF, said Asia accounts for more than 16 million of the world's 17 million infants aged under one year living in areas with severe pollution - at least six times more than safe levels. Photo: AFP
Reverse migration? Pollution in India's cities draws residents back to rural life
At least 2.5 million people in India died early because of pollution in 2015, more than any other country in the world. Photo: Reuters
LHC calls out Punjab govt on inaction to prevent smog
The high court has ordered strict implementation of Smog Emergency Action Plan
No clear solution to India's smog crisis this year
A major source of the smog is farmers burning the stubble of the previous crop.
Pakistan indifferent as smog kills more people than militancy
Pakistan is already ranked third in the world for the number of deaths caused by pollution.
LHC demands detailed answer from government after receiving petition regarding smog
LHC received a petition regarding implication of standard measures to combat smog
Small cities choke as India remains callous to rising bad air
India has just 30 real-time pollution monitoring stations for its nearly 1.25 billion people, most of them in Delhi, leaving blank spots across its northern Indian smog zone. Photo: AFP
Why health emergency not enforced despite intense smog, asks LHC
LHC CJ sought policy to curb smog from health and environment department
Despite massive funding, Punjab fails to collect adequate data on pollution
An air monitoring station in Lahore and 6 laboratories in Punjab cities are dysfunctional
Delhi: Parents angry as schools reopen despite smog
Large swathes of north India and Pakistan see a surge in pollution at the onset of winter, when farmers burn crop stubble following the harvest. Photo: ANI
Fog, smog continue to cripple life in parts of country
Flow of road, rail and air traffic remained disrupted due to fog and smog.
Winter rains likely to cut smog in Pakistan
The pollution has caused highway accidents, respiratory problems and irritated eyes.
MET office says smog to wither in coming week due to anticipated rainfall
MET has predicted rainfall in different regions of Pakistan in the coming week
Met office predicts decline in smog next week
Dense fog continues to envelope Punjab including Lahore.
New Delhi declares emergency as toxic smog thickens by the hour
The problem has been compounded this year by still conditions, the weather office said.
Fog continues to wreak havoc in Punjab
22 people sustained severe wounds in different fog-related mishaps.
Traffic, flight schedule disrupted as fog continues to reign over Punjab
The routine activities of the public suffered a setback as fog scattered in the province.
Smog woes: Timings of Punjab schools revised
Schools will now open at 09:00am and the students would have their lecture routines end at 03:02pm
Religious scholars term smog ‘heavenly disaster’, urge repentance
Scholars stressed on offering Prayer for Rain (Salat Al-Istisqa').
Thick blanket of fog continues to engulf parts of country
At least two people were killed in differed fog-related incidents in the country.
Smogging it up: Chopping trees in the name of infrastructure
Although there are numerous other reasons that have caused smog, one of the major causes is the carelessness with which several trees have been axed down. Photo: Dunya News
Dense fog disrupts traffic across Punjab, smog worsens health issues
Met Office says that smog and fog will be eliminated only after rainfall.
Smog envelops Peshawar after disrupting life in Punjab
The visibility has dropped to zero due to fog which is creating immense difficulties in travelling.
Thick smog continues to paralyse routine life in Punjab
Dense smog in parts of Punjab on night between Friday and Saturday dropped visibility down to zero.
Smog shuts power plants, electricity shortfall hits 7,000MW
Some areas of Punjab have been hit with eight to ten hours of power outages
India responsible for smog in Pakistan: Punjab environment minister
Zakia Shah said the neighbouring state burnt 35 million tons of waste which caused air pollution
Dense smog, fog blanket different cities of Punjab
Motorway section from Lahore to Sheikhupura has been closed due to thick smog and fog.
Low visibility, health issues as smog continues to engulf parts of Punjab
Experts have warned against condensing of smog in days to come as farmers burn paddy straw in Punjab
Smog in Lahore: What to expect and what precautions to take
The city had witnessed a similar situation the previous year following which a spike in health-relat
Punjab slaps ban on burning litter, polythene bags as smog thickens
Punjab govt has warned of strict action on violation.
In pictures: Smog hits Lahore
Smog has once again started digging its claws in the city of Lahore and poses dangers to the health
