Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan’s two largest cities, have once again made headlines for alarming air pollution levels. According to IQAir’s latest Air Quality Index (AQI) rankings, these cities are among the most polluted globally, with Lahore claiming the top spot and Karachi not far behind at 13th place. Lahore: The World’s Most Polluted City With […]
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Lahore’s Struggle with Smog: Health Risks and Governmental Measures
Once celebrated as the “City of Gardens” and renowned for its fresh air and lively culture, Lahore now battles a severe smog crisis that has pushed it to become one of the world’s most polluted cities. On Wednesday, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Lahore skyrocketed to a dangerous 968 in the morning, marking “hazardous” […]
LHC Orders Demolition of Polluting Factories in Lahore’s ‘Green Lockdown’
Lahore High Court’s Landmark Ruling: Demolition of Polluting Factories and “Green Lockdown” to Combat Smog Crisis The Lahore High Court (LHC) recently delivered a powerful verdict aimed at tackling Lahore’s worsening air pollution. As smog reaches critical levels, Justice Shahid Karim ordered the demolition of factories found to be emitting harmful smoke, which is intensifying […]