Lahore High Court Orders Installation of EV Charging Stations to Combat Smog

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 11 months ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed authorities to ensure the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at all fuel stations as part…

Failed Smog Tower Highlights Need for Comprehensive Air Quality Policies in Lahore

By Tech Desk ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

Smog Clean Tower Set Up in Lahore by Punjab Government

By Huma Ishfaq ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ 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 ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ 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…

School Timings Change as Air Quality Improves in Punjab

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

Smog Eases in Punjab, Government Announces Revised Operational Rules

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

Rawalpindi Division Schools Set to Reopen Amid Improved Smog Conditions

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

Punjab Govt Declares Smog Emergency, Imposes Stricter Lockdowns in Major Cities

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

Punjab Schools Remain Closed for Another Week Due to Severe Smog

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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

Punjab Mandates Remote Work, Closes Schools to Combat Rising Smog

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

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…

More Districts Ban Outdoor Activities Due To Severe Smog

More Districts Ban Outdoor Activities Due to Severe Smog

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

The Punjab government has banned all outdoor activities in Multan, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad until November 17 due to severe smog conditions. These districts are among…

Punjab Govt Plans Artificial Rain To Combat Severe Smog In Lahore

Punjab Govt Plans Artificial Rain to Combat Severe Smog in Lahore

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Punjab government has recently unveiled plans to initiate artificial rain in Lahore as a countermeasure against the severe smog plaguing the city. This initiative,…

Punjab Govt Closes Schools and Colleges in Four Divisions Amid Smog till Nov 17th

By Tehniyat Zafar ⏐ 1 year ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon 3 min read

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…

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