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Islamabad Bans Vehicles Without Emission Certificate as Crackdown Intensifies
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Islamabad has enforced a strict ban on vehicles operating without a valid Emission Clearance Certificate, as the city ramps up measures to control rising air…
LHC Orders Strict Action Against Smoke-Emitting Vehicles as Smog Worsens
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) issued strong directives today, November 22, 2025. Hearing identical petitions regarding the intense smog crisis, the court ordered strict action…
Karachi Tops Global Pollution Index
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KARACHI: In a startling development, Karachi has been declared the most polluted city in the world, topping the global Air Quality Index (AQI). The provincial…
Failed Smog Tower Highlights Need for Comprehensive Air Quality Policies in Lahore
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Lahore: The smog control tower in Lahore has failed to make a significant impact in reducing pollution levels, raising questions about its effectiveness. In a…
School Timings Change as Air Quality Improves in Punjab
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The government of Punjab has announced a change in school timings across Punjab including Lahore due to improved air quality conditions. From December 4th, 2024,…
Smog Eases in Punjab, Government Announces Revised Operational Rules
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Lahore: The Punjab Environmental Department(EPA) has issued new operational guidelines as smog intensity decreases across the region. Under the updated measures, restaurants and hotels can…
Rawalpindi Division Schools Set to Reopen Amid Improved Smog Conditions
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RAWALPINDI: Schools in the Rawalpindi Division are set to reopen and resume normal classes from 19th November 2024, as per a notification by the Environment…
Punjab Govt Declares Smog Emergency, Imposes Stricter Lockdowns in Major Cities
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LAHORE: The Punjab government has declared an emergency due to severe smog in Lahore and Multan. A full lockdown will be enforced from Friday to…
Punjab Schools Remain Closed for Another Week Due to Severe Smog
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LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced an extension of school closures throughout the province, except Murree, for an additional week. This decision aims to address…
Punjab Mandates Remote Work, Closes Schools to Combat Rising Smog
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The Punjab government has mandated that 50% of provincial office employees work remotely and ordered the closure of schools in several divisions, in response to…
Punjab Govt Closes Schools and Colleges in Four Divisions Amid Smog till Nov 17th
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The Punjab government has ordered the closure of all public and private schools and colleges from primary through higher secondary levels until November 17th. The…
Punjab Govt Orders One-Week Closure of Primary Schools Amid Hazardous Smog in Lahore
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In response to the intensifying smog in Lahore, the Punjab government has ordered a one-week closure of primary schools, affecting classes from nursery to Grade…
Punjab Government shares School Holidays Update Due to Escalating Smog Crisis
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The Punjab government has considered altering the school schedule or implementing stricter regulations regarding vehicle emissions in response to the ongoing increase in pollution levels.…
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