Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city and home to over 14 million residents, is grappling with hazardous air pollution as its Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the "very unhealthy" range. Despite a slight improvement on Monday, the city recorded an AQI of 250, highlighting a severe smog crisis that continues to disrupt daily life and public…
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Smog Crisis Intensifies in Punjab Lahore and Multan, two of Punjab’s major cities, are grappling with a smog emergency, prompting the provincial government to impose strict lockdown measures from Fridays to Sundays. Dense smog, caused by toxic pollutants and seasonal crop burning, has led to Air Quality Index (AQI) levels skyrocketing above 2,000 in some…
Lahore’s relentless smog crisis has led the Lahore High Court to propose significant new measures aimed at reducing the city’s dangerously high pollution levels. These include two work-from-home days each week, school closures on Fridays and Saturdays, and a halt to all commercial activities on Sundays. This comprehensive plan seeks to address Lahore's growing pollution…
Climate change is no longer a distant threat looming on the horizon, it's a blunt reality that we're facing today. From extreme weather events to rising temperatures, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in our daily lives. In this article, we'll explore some of the key impacts of climate change on different…