Mums ban outdoor fun as air pollution worsens in Vietnam capital
Experts warn that pollution also impacts tourism and the whole economy
Lahore once again tops global air pollution chart
Air quality in city was recorded at 261 around 7:30pm, and at 294 a couple of hours earlier
Rare smog puts Sydney on par with New Delhi as bushfires rage
The air quality index hit 161 in areas just north of the city's downtown
Lahore's AQI improves day after first experiment of artificial rain
AQI was recorded at 189 in Lahore on Sunday
Pakistan's first artificial rain infuses hope of smog-free days ahead
Pakistan’s first artificial rain infuses hopes of smog-free days ahead
Fog, smog to engulf plain areas of country: PMD
According to the synoptic situation, continental air was prevailing over most parts of the country.
Lahore still most polluted city of the world
The weather forecast shows that there is no chance of rain soon
Lahore is once again most polluted city with AQI level of 284
The AQI was recorded at 231 in Karachi
Unauthorised motorcycle rickshaw manufacturers on Transport Department's radar
Unauthorised motorcycle rickshaw manufacturers on Transport Department's radar
Soaring pollution in Lahore fills hospitals with sick children
Known as a city of gardens, it is now choking with toxic smog
Schools, businesses open on Saturday as smog dissipates
Educational institutions to remain open as Punjab lifts smog restrictions
In China's coal country, full steam ahead with new power plants despite climate pledges
In China's coal country, full steam ahead with new power plants despite climate pledges
Smart lockdown: Educational institutions remain closed on second consecutive day
Only cyclists are allowed to come on Mall Road on Sunday
Smog in Lahore makes people gasp for breath
Lofty claims to curb smog couldn't translate into reality
Lahore is the second most polluted city followed by New Delhi
The health experts have advised the people to avoid unnecessary travelling
Face mask is now mandatory in smog-hit region of Punjab
Face mask will be mandatory for one week in Lahore and Gujranwala divisions
Punjab imposes smart lockdown in 10 smog-hit districts for one day
All public and private schools, colleges, universities shall remain closed today (Saturday)
Fog, smog likely to blanket plain areas of country: PMD
According to the synoptic situation, Continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country.
Naqvi orders closure of schools on Saturday as smog situation worsens in Punjab
Educational institutions, offices, cinemas, parks, restaurants, markets to remain closed on Saturday
Lahore is once again most polluted city as AQI reaches 444
PMD says no forecast of rain during next 24 hours
LHC mandates closure of schools on Saturdays to combat smog in Punjab
Court suggests work-from-home arrangement twice a week
South Asia - the global pollution hotspot: Pakistan, India see fourfold increase in vehicles since 2000
Marked in economic development, population growth leading to increased energy, fossil fuel demand
Delhi labourers at the receiving end of construction ban to fight pollution
The city, which is home to 20 million people, is the world's most polluted capital
Three Indian cities among world's 10 most polluted after Diwali
An AQI level of 400-500 impacts healthy people
Punjab lifts lockdown imposed to combat smog after Friday's downpour
Punjab lifts lockdown imposed to combat smog after Friday’s downpour
Indian capital gets a breather as rain brings respite from smog
Light showers also expected in states like Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan
Punjab govt relaxes lockdown; allows markets to remain open on Thursday, Friday
Banks will also remain closed on November 10 in smog-hit districts
New Delhi to restrict use of vehicles to curb air pollution
The rule would allow vehicles with odd number plates to ply on odd dates
LHC directs sealing factories causing air pollution
LHC gave a ruling to seal the factories emitting black smoke
Some schools shut as air pollution in New Delhi turns 'severe'
Residents complained of irritation in the eyes and itchy throats
PDMA declares smog a calamity in Punjab
All the deputy commissioners have been given authority of Relief Commissioners
Smog emergency declared in Punjab
Measures OK'ed: use masks; control vehicle, factory emissions; fines on crop residue burning
North China smog to last until mid-November: state media
A “moderate” pollution ranking still means pollutants in the air
LHC orders smog emergency declaration and crackdown on polluters
Justice Shahid Kareem issued the order
China's smog-covered north on highest pollution alert as visibility drops
Authorities also warned road users to stop in safe parking areas
Lahore commissioner imposes section 144 to tackle smog
Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura and Kasur will face the restrictions
LHC imposes fines for home car washing, city parking violations
The LHC justice Shahid Kareem heard the petitions filed to control smog
Philippines issues health warning as capital hit by smog, volcanic gas
Philippines issues health warning as capital hit by smog, volcanic gas
United States is Earth's punching bag for nasty weather
United States is Earth’s punching bag for nasty weather
New timings for eateries, bakeries in Ramadan notified
Earlier, LHC had imposed time restrictions during fog wave
Punjab interim CM expresses desire to use Chinese technology to curb smog
Chinese consul general vows to cooperate fully
Punjab extends winter vacation in schools, colleges up to Jan 8
Punjab extends winter vacation in schools, colleges up to Jan 8
Lahore second, Karachi ranks fourth among world's most polluted cities
Lahore’s atmosphere has been recorded at 268 particulate matters.
Private offices to remain closed for two days a week amid calamitous smog
On the orders of the high court, instructions have been issued to close private offices
Calamitous smog necessitates three-day schools' closure in Lahore
Lahore repeatedly tops the daily ranking of most polluted city in the world.
Smog: LHC asks govt to submit notification of schools' closure
Lahore repeatedly tops the daily ranking of most polluted city in the world.
LHC orders authorities to declare smog emergency in Punjab
LHC orders authorities to declare smog emergency in Punjab.
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The effects of air pollution can be visceral and include irritated eyes and difficulty breathing.
Smog continues to engulf Lahore as AQI reaches 224
Smog continues to engulf Lahore as AQI reaches 224
Lahore declared most polluted city globally
PM2.5 concentration in Lahore air was 62.9 times above the WHO annual air quality guideline
Smog continues to engulf Lahore as AQI escalates to 356
Smog continues to engulf Lahore as AQI escalates to 356
Smog: LHC says schools, private offices could be closed for a week
Condition of smog will further improve in coming week: Director PDMA
Lahore declared most polluted city globally
PM2.5 concentration in Lahore air is currently 46.3 times above the WHO annual air quality guideline
Lahore declared most polluted city globally
Te worst quality of air was recorded in Gulberg as AQI reached 728.
PM directs concerned departments to devise strategy to save major cities from pollution
PM directs departments to devise strategy to save major cities from pollution
Smog continues to engulf Lahore as AQI reaches 370
Residents choking in acrid smog pleaded with officials to take action.
Lahore declared most polluted city globally as AQI reaches 374
The worst quality of air was recorded in Fatehgarh as AQI reached 612.
Smog continues to engulf Punjab as AQI reaches 424
Residents choking in acrid smog pleaded with officials to take action.
'It's killing us': Delhi's smog-choked roads take their toll
'It's killing us': Delhi's smog-choked roads take their toll
'We thought he had Covid but it was smog': Life in polluted Pakistan
The megacity of nearly 11 million people near the border with India
Smog: LHC directs private offices to allow work from home for 50pc employees
Smog: LHC directs private offices to allow 50pc employees to work from home
Lahore declared second-most polluted city globally as AQI reaches 367
Air pollution has worsened in Pakistan in recent years
'Find a solution,' say residents as smog blankets Lahore
Air pollution has worsened in Pakistan in recent years
Lahore, Karachi among top five most polluted cities in world
People are facing problems in breathing and itching in eyes.
Lahore again tops list of world's most polluted cities
India's New Delhi came in third with a PM of 174, while Mumbai ranked fourth-worst city
Punjab govt imposes section-144 to control smog
Section 144 has been imposed for one month in the province
Smog control room established in Lahore on PM Imran directives
At least 25,000 smog control village committees have also been set up across Punjab to control smog.
Three killed in rickshaw, tractor trolley collision near Bahawalpur
Rescue teams reached the spot and shifted the dead and injured to hospital.
India court bans firecrackers in pollution-hit cities citing virus surge
Firecracker makers immediately demanded that the government pay compensation for the ban.
Brick kilns in Punjab to remain closed till Nov 7 to control smog
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a high-level meeting.
Indian farmers step up illegal fires as Delhi air crisis worsens
Indian farmers step up illegal fires as Delhi air crisis worsens
Smog can intensify coronavirus pandemic in Pakistan: Health experts
Smog can intensify coronavirus pandemic: Experts
Brick kilns to remain closed from Nov 7 to Dec 31, LHC issues written order
The LHC also directed to take action against the factories increasing pollution.
LHC summons report on policy regarding smog, air pollution
LHC summons report on policy regarding smog, air pollution
PM Imran Khan approved Punjab govt's recommendations for eradicating smog
For curbing environmental pollution, forest plantation will be done on 60,000 canals in Lahore.
Amnesty International urges Pakistan for 'urgent action' as smog chokes Lahore
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore reached 598 at 12 pm on 21 November.
Schools remain closed in smog-hit Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad today
The decision was taken by the Punjab Education Department due to poor air quality.
Schools in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad to remain closed on Nov 22
In recent years, smog has become a problem for some cities in Pakistan.
Court orders Punjab govt to take measures for controlling environmental pollution
"The rise in environmental pollution is alarming," the court remarked.
Smog turns air 'hazardous' in Lahore and adjoining areas
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore has reached 371 on average on Thursday morning at 9am.
Rain reduces smog intensity in Lahore, AQI drops at 171
Since the start of November, Lahore's AQI has witnessed an abrupt spike.
Schools in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad to remain closed for two days as smog reaches hazardous level
Health experts have advised people, especially children, to remain indoors and take more liquids.
Lahore gets smoggier with hazardous AQI at 408
Health experts have advised people, especially children, to remain indoors and take more liquids.
Toxic smog recedes in Lahore after rain and strong winds
According to Met department sources, the current spell of rain is expected to continue till Friday.
Fawad Chaudhry offers India help to control air pollution
Fawad Chaudhry offers India help to control air pollution.
