How is Lahore, the world's most polluted city, battling toxic air?
Toxic smog has shrouded Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore for days as surging pollution spurs authorities to curb activities and set up a panel to oversee preventive efforts.
Record Air Pollution Hospitalizes Hundreds in Pakistani City
The authorities in Lahore, home to 13 million people and the country’s second-biggest city, have told half the work force to stay home.
Record air pollution causes hospitalizations in Pakistan
In the Punjab region of Pakistan, record-high air pollution levels triggered hospitalizations and school closures, as cities remain shrouded in a thick, toxic smog.
Pakistan’s Air Pollution Sends Hundreds of People to Hospital
More than 900 people have been admitted to hospital in a single day in the Pakistani megacity of Lahore due to air pollution, the local government said.
Record pollution sickening Pakistanis
The pollution has been sending patients to hospitals and private clinics complaining of coughs or burning eyes. "Tens of thousands of patients suffering from respiratory diseases were treated at hospitals and clinics in a week,
Thousands seeking medical attention amid record air pollution in Pakistan
Pakistan's second largest city, Lahore, is currently suffering from record levels of air pollution. Dense smog consisting of fog, exhaust fumes and smoke has been hanging over the metropolis of 13 million inhabitants for days.
Toxic smog blankets Lahore as AQI soars above 1000, schools closed
According to Swiss group IQAir, which collects data from 14 regional monitoring stations, Lahore's air quality index soared ...
Lahore High Court Orders Huge Fine on Heavy Traffic to Combat Smog
LHC restricts heavy traffic in Lahore to cut smog. Justice Karim urges fines, Sunday market closures, and stricter traffic ...
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Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan’s cultural capital of Lahore is sending more people to hospitals and private clinics ...
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Lahore ATC grants bail to PTI founder in four May 9 cases
Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has approved bail for the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in four cases related ...
32,600 Liters of Defective Milk Wasted in Lahore
The Punjab Food Authority successfully thwarted a major attempt to distribute substandard milk in upscale areas of Lahore, as ...
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Smog crisis deepens in Punjab as Lahore tops AQI rankings
The smog crisis in Punjab has worsened as toxic air continues to spread to other cities, following Lahore's consistent ...
'Lahore walo, India ke liye taiyar ho jao': Basit Ali claims 70% confirmed India will play Champions Trophy in Pakistan
There have been reports that the Champions Trophy next year will follow a hybrid model to accommodate India playing its ...
Pakistan shuts primary schools for a week in Lahore due to dangerous air quality
Pakistani officials say dangerously poor air quality has forced the provincial government in Lahore to close primary schools ...
Schools close in Lahore as pollution hits record level
Unprecedented air pollution in the Pakistani city of Lahore has forced authorities to close all primary schools for a week.
Lahore air pollution hits historic high, forcing school closures
The smog crisis in Lahore, similar to the situation in India's capital Delhi, tends to worsen during cooler months due to ...
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Districts in Pakistan close parks, zoo and schools as residents choke on record-breaking smog wave
Authorities in Pakistan’s smog-hit districts have closed all public parks, zoos, museums, historical places, and playgrounds for ten days as part of the latest measures aimed at protecting people from ...