Smog: Health ministry issues advisory amid increasing threat
- 08-Dec-2025
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health has issued a public advisory warning residents of Islamabad about the increasing risks posed by smog during the ongoing dry and cold season, ARY News reported on Monday. According to the ministry, smog in Islamabad can pose serious health risks, particularly for children, the elderly, and individuals with chronic […]
Smog: LHC orders action against Punjab University’s smoke-emitting buses
- 28-Nov-2025
The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered action against Punjab University’s (PU) smoke-emitting buses to deal with the increasing threat of smog, ARY News reported. During the proceedings, the court directed authorities to inspect all government buses and shut down vehicles emitting smoke. The court remarked that buses of Punjab University also emit smoke and should […]
Smog: LHC orders action against pollution contributors
- 21-Nov-2025
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered strict action against individuals and entities responsible for causing pollution amid smog threat. The LHC bench during today’s hearing observed that the air quality index remains high primarily due to smoke-emitting vehicles. “Enough has already happened,” Justice Shahid Karim remarked, noting that smoke-belching vehicles are still visible […]
Will Punjab schools have early winter vacation due to smog this year?
- 24-Oct-2025
Following a severe smog alert, speculation has grown regarding potential school closures in Punjab — raising the question of whether early winter vacations will be announced this year, like last year. According to details, the Meteorological Department has issued a concerning alert over worsening smog conditions across various cities of Punjab, particularly in Lahore, where […]
Diwali celebrations in India push Lahore’s AQI to hazardous levels
- 21-Oct-2025
The smoke from Indian fireworks has entered Pakistani cities, raising fears of a dangerous increase in smog and fog levels across Lahore, warned experts on Tuesday. According to details, air pollution in New Delhi surged to hazardous levels after Diwali celebrations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 821, making the Indian capital the most […]
Lahore bans unfit heavy vehicles to tackle smog threat
- 20-Oct-2025
LAHORE: Punjab has launched a crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles across the province to address the increasing threat of smog, ARY News reported. As per details, Director General of Environment Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh announced smoke-emitting vehicles will no longer be allowed on the roads starting today. He directed the traffic police to immediately launch a […]
Lahore bans entry of unfit heavy vehicles to tackle smog threat
- 29-Sep-2025
LAHORE: In a bid to curb smog, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore on Monday announced strict measures against smoke-emitting and unfit vehicles, ARY News reported. The CTO Lahore announced that Ffrom October 1, heavy vehicles without valid fitness certificates will not be allowed to enter the city. Action will be taken under the Motor […]
Smog: LHC fixes restaurant timings
- 11-Jul-2025
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Friday fixed timings of restaurants to curb worsening air quality in the province due to the smog threat, ARY News reported. Justice Shahid Karim heard petitions concerning smog and environmental pollution. Justice Shahid Karim ordered that all restaurants across the city must strictly close by 12 a.m., warning that […]
LHC directs action against water wastage in households amid smog concerns
- 09-Apr-2025
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday ordered action against people wasting water at homes to address smog-related challenges, ARY News reported. A written order issued by Justice Shahid Karim suggested imposing a water emergency across Punjab to prevent drought and address smog-related challenges. The court instructed that the matter of declaring a water emergency […]
Smog: LHC orders electric vehicle charging facilities at fuel stations
- 14-Mar-2025
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday ordered to ensure availability of electric vehicle charging facilities at all fuel stations for tackling smog issue, ARY News reported. As per details, Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of effective measures during a hearing on pleas related to smog and […]