Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken a significant step towards addressing the province’s persistent smog problem, authorities announced that M-tags will no longer be issued to vehicles lacking valid fitness certificates. Additionally, vehicles older than 30 years will be prohibited from entering Lahore and using motorways from October to January, aligning with the...

The Government of Punjab has announced that all educational institutions in the Rawalpindi Division, including the districts of Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Chakwal, will reopen from Tuesday, November 19, 2024, with physical presence of students and staff. The notification issued earlier today to resume physical classes, This decision comes following...

As of 6:00 AM this morning, Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) has dropped to an average of 438, a notable improvement from its hazardous levels of 800+ recorded earlier. Despite the decline, Lahore's air quality remains firmly in the "unhealthy" category, with smog persisting and likely to linger until the...

Authorities have imposed a health emergency in Lahore and Multan in response to rising concerns about public health. Several measures have been announced to manage the situation effectively: Extended OPD Hours: Outpatient departments (OPDs) in hospitals will now operate until 8:00 PM to accommodate more patients. Schools Closed: All schools...

As of 8:00 AM PST, Multan has surpassed Lahore to record the worst air quality levels in Pakistan. Earlier this morning, Lahore had the highest Air Quality Index (AQI) among major cities, but Multan has now taken the lead, reflecting significant pollution levels across the region. In the twin cities...

Due to severe fog and smog conditions, major motorways connecting Lahore to various parts of the country have been closed, causing significant travel disruptions. The affected routes include Motorway M2 (Lahore to Islamabad), Motorway M3 (Lahore to Multan), and Motorway M4 (Pindi Bhattian to Multan). The dense fog has reduced...

Renowned Pakistani songwriter, singer and actor Ali Zafar took to X platform to address the critical issue of smog in Punjab, urging the government to clarify its recently proposed 10-year policy on air quality improvement. Zafar acknowledged the Punjab government’s initiative to tackle smog, which is currently being reviewed by...

Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that the provincial government is taking all necessary precautionary measures to tackle the smog issue in Punjab, particularly in Lahore. However, she emphasized that it will take a few years to see significant improvements, as the problem cannot be resolved overnight. In...

The Nankana Sahib district has announced a local holiday on November 15 to honor the 555th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. Deputy Commissioner Taslim Akhtar Rao issued a notification, confirming the holiday and outlining the schedule for the celebrations, which will run from November 13...

The Punjab government has ordered that 50% of employees in its offices shift to online work. This directive, issued by Dr. Imran Hamid, Punjab's Director General of Environment, applies to all government, semi-government, and autonomous institutions in the region. Under the new guidelines, half of the government staff will continue...

The Government of Punjab has announced a public holiday on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in honor of Allama Iqbal Day. This holiday, issued as part of the Services and General Administration Department’s notification, will be observed across the province to commemorate the contributions of the national poet, Allama Iqbal. Read...

This morning, an accident occurred on Motorway M2 near Lahore due to a sudden onset of dense smog. Eyewitnesses reported that when they initially departed from the Lahore toll plaza, visibility was clear, but shortly afterward, thick smog engulfed the road, making it challenging to drive safely. Thankfully, no fatalities...