Tag: smog

Admin organizes cycle rally to create awareness about smog

RAWALPINDI, Dec 03 (APP):The district administration here organized a cycle rally on Sunday to create awareness among the public about smog. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rawalpindi Hasan Waqar Cheema inaugurated the rally by riding a bicycle. On this occasion, the DC also distributed anti-smog monogram-printed T-shirts. The rally started at Fatima Jinnah University and culminated at… Continue reading Admin organizes cycle rally to create awareness about smog

CM chairs meeting to lift smog-related curbs

LAHORE, Dec 01 (APP):Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi presided over a meeting of the cabinet committee for eradication of smog at his office to review the current situation. The meeting included discussions with environmental and health experts, who extended suggestions to combat smog and its harmful effects. After detailed deliberations, CM Naqvi announced that… Continue reading CM chairs meeting to lift smog-related curbs

PDMA prepares winter contingency plan to cope natural hazards

PESHAWAR, Nov 29 (APP):The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) under the guidance of Relief, Rehabilitation and Settlement Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday formulated the Winter Contingency Plan for 2023-24 in order to cope with various natural hazards which the province may face during the winter season. The plan encompasses strategies to manage hazards such as… Continue reading PDMA prepares winter contingency plan to cope natural hazards

MWMC holds rally to create awareness about harmful effects of smog

MULTAN, Nov 28 (APP):Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) organized a rally to create awareness on how to counter the harmful impacts of smog at Bosan road, here on Tuesday. The event witnessed active participation from company officers and students alike, emphasizing the collective commitment to address environmental challenges. During the rally, attendees received vital information… Continue reading MWMC holds rally to create awareness about harmful effects of smog

Punjab govt all set to launch E-bikes to prevent city smog intensity: Minister

ISLAMABAD, Nov 28 (APP): Caretaker Provincial Transport and Livestock Minister Ibrahim Hasan Murad on Tuesday said that the government was all set to launch electric bikes to prevent smog intensity. He said that the E-bikes would be cost-effective and government employees would also be provided electric bikes on lease. Talking to a PTV news channel, he… Continue reading Punjab govt all set to launch E-bikes to prevent city smog intensity: Minister

Smog/fog likely in few plain areas of Punjab: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Nov 27 (APP):Smog/fog is likely in few plain areas of Punjab at morning hours during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). As per synoptic situation, a westerly wave was present over the eastern part of the country. Cold and partly cloudy weather is expected in most upper parts of… Continue reading Smog/fog likely in few plain areas of Punjab: PMD

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Smog lockdown observed in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD, Nov 26 (APP):Complete smog lockdown was observed in Faisalabad on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh and his team remained active in the field to ensure implementation of the Relief Commissioner Punjab orders. A spokesman for the district administration said that in some parts of downtown area including eight bazaars around clock tower,… Continue reading Smog lockdown observed in Faisalabad

Smart lockdown continues to contain smog

SIALKOT, Nov 24 (APP):The first day of a smart lockdown to contain smog was observed across the district on Friday. Action was also taken against industrial units, brick kilns, vehicle owners and farmers who caused air pollution and smog. Since April 1, Rs. 11.9 million fines and 61 cases have been registered. These details were… Continue reading Smart lockdown continues to contain smog

Smog: 3 boilers sealed, 9 vehicles challaned

FAISALABAD, Nov 22 (APP):The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has sealed boilers of three industrial units and challaned nine vehicles in addition to imposing fine on brick-kilns on the charge of causing smog in different parts of Faisalabad. A spokesman for the administration said here on Wednesday that the environment department teams checked various factories and… Continue reading Smog: 3 boilers sealed, 9 vehicles challaned

Fog, smog to engulf plain areas of Punjab: PMD

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP):Fog with smog is likely to develop in plain areas of Punjab at morning hours during the next 24 hours as per the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecast on Sunday. Mainly dry weather for most parts of the country, while partly cloudy in upper parts. As per the synoptic situation, a shallow… Continue reading Fog, smog to engulf plain areas of Punjab: PMD

Wearing face mask mandatory for a week in Punjab

LAHORE, Nov 19 (APP):In view of the dangerous situation of smog, the Punjab government has declared it mandatory to wear face masks for a week in the province. A formal notification was also issued by the Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department secretary on Sunday on the direction of Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According… Continue reading Wearing face mask mandatory for a week in Punjab

A view of closed shops at Mall Road as Punjab government has ordered markets to remain closed over the weekend in the hope that the long weekend will help cut toxic levels of smog

APP16-191123 LAHORE: November 19 – A view of closed shops at Mall Road as Punjab government has ordered markets to remain closed over the weekend in the hope that the long weekend will help cut toxic levels of smog. APP/AMI/TZD
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300 cases registered in anti-smog crackdown

LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP):The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) said on Saturday that during the past 15 days, more than 300 FIRs have been registered against those involved in burning waste and contributing to smog. LWMC spokesperson Umar Chaudhry said on Saturday that during the past 15 days, more than 300 FIRs had been registered… Continue reading 300 cases registered in anti-smog crackdown

3 kilns sealed, 9 vehicles, 6 industrial units challaned for ecocide

FAISALABAD, Nov 18 (APP):The Environment Protection Department and Traffic Police sealed three brick kilns, challaned nine vehicles and six industrial units on charges of polluting the environment and causing smog. A spokesman for the local administration said here on Saturday that environment protection teams conducted surprise checking of brick kilns and found three of them… Continue reading 3 kilns sealed, 9 vehicles, 6 industrial units challaned for ecocide

DC checks smog safety protocols at school

LAHORE, Nov 17 (APP):Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore Rafia Haider made a surprise visit to the Government High School Kareem Block, Allama Iqbal Town, here on Friday and checked the smog safety protocols. She warned the principal about school’s condition and clarification was sought from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) education. The DC summoned Assistant Commissioner… Continue reading DC checks smog safety protocols at school

Punjab implementing long-term policies to curb smog: minister

LAHORE, Nov 16 (APP):Punjab’s Caretaker Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Dr. Jamal Nasir said on Thursday that the provincial government was implementing long-term strategies to check rising smog levels. Giving briefing about measures being taken to tackle smog, he said that in response to surge in respiratory and allergic diseases, hospitals had been stocked… Continue reading Punjab implementing long-term policies to curb smog: minister

106 brick kilns, 61 units closed over smog in DG Khan

DG KHAN, Nov 16 (APP):The district administration launched crackdown and closed down 106 brick kilns, 61 industrial units and confiscated 1498 vehicles which caused smog across the division. Chairing a meeting on the subject here Thursady, Commissioner DG Khan division  Nasir Mahmood Bashir said that the crackdown was underway to control smog under the directions… Continue reading 106 brick kilns, 61 units closed over smog in DG Khan

Fog/smog likely to develop in plain areas of country:PMD

ISLAMABAD, Nov 15 (APP):Fog/smog is likely to develop in plain areas of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning hours during the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Mainly dry weather is expected in most parts of the country, while cold and partly cloudy in the upper parts. According to the… Continue reading Fog/smog likely to develop in plain areas of country:PMD

Need stressed to learn from developed countries to tackle smog

LAHORE, Nov 15 (APP):In a seminar organized by the Department of Pulmonology at Lahore General Hospital on Wednesday, Post Graduate Medical & Ameer Uddin Medical College Principal Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar emphasized the importance of learning from developed countries to tackle Pakistan’s smog crisis. He highlighted the extensive industrial network in developed nations and… Continue reading Need stressed to learn from developed countries to tackle smog

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