Lahore’s Emission Testing Plan Faces Criticism for Excluding Major Polluters

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 6 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

In a fresh attempt to tackle the city’s worsening air quality, Lahore has introduced a pilot emissions testing program for four-wheeled vehicles. The initiative, led…

Pakistan’s First Anti-Smog Tower Installed in Lahore

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Environmental Protection Department of Pakistan announced that Lahore is now home to the country’s first anti-smog tower. The tower, which could filter 50,000 cubic…

Smog Clean Tower Set Up in Lahore by Punjab Government

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: Lahore now features the Smog Clean Tower, a joint project between the Punjab Government and NUST. APP said, “The tower is being installed in…

400 Electric Buses Set to Transform Lahore’s Air Quality

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 12 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has unveiled plans to deploy 400 electric buses as part of a comprehensive environmental program aimed at improving air quality and tackling…

Punjab Govt Mandates Fitness Certificate for M-Tag Registration

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: The government of Punjab has taken new steps to reduce air pollution, with a particular emphasis on stricter vehicle rules. A significant decision was…

Rawalpindi to Get 100+ Electric Buses with Punjab’s Approval

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has announced plans to introduce 102 electric buses in Rawalpindi. This Rs. 7 billion initiative aims to modernize the city’s public transport…

Government of Punjab Orders Transition to Electric Motorbikes

Government of Punjab Orders Transition to Electric Motorbikes

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the Punjab government to transition from petrol-powered bikes to eco-friendly electric ones, aiming to combat pollution and promote…

Lahore Aqi Peaks At 500 Today Despite Smog Restrictions

Lahore AQI Peaks at 500 Today Despite Smog Restrictions

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: Severe pollution continues to engulf Lahore, driving air quality to hazardous levels and ranking it as the world’s second most polluted city. Delhi had…

Solar Panel Prices Hit Record Low Bringing Down Battery Costs

Solar Panel Prices Hit Record Low, Bringing Down Battery Costs

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Solar battery prices have significantly dropped following a record decline in the country’s solar panel costs. According to dealers, solar battery prices have dropped by…

Punjab Govt Orders Work From Home Amid Smog In Four Divisions

Punjab Govt Orders Work From Home Amid Smog in Four Divisions

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has introduced a policy enabling public and private sector employees in the Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, and Multan divisions to work remotely due…

Lahore Schools May Close Three Days a Week Under New Proposal

Lahore Schools May Close Three Days a Week Under New Proposal

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

LAHORE: Lahore, the capital of Punjab, Pakistan, has ordered all schools to close for at least three days each week, from Friday to Sunday, due…

Rainwater microplastics

Scientist Discover Large Amounts of Microplastics in Rain Water

By Abdullah Shahid ⏐ 3 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

According to the study, rainwater contain almost 81 tonnes of microplastics, making it hazardous for human health Approximately 81 tonnes of microplastics have been discovered…

Pakistan considers using UAE’s cloud-seeding tech to deal with smog

By Hamza Zakir ⏐ 4 years ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

It is no secret that Lahore is in the midst of a terrible smog that has given it the unenviable title of being the world’s most…

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