13 h. ago Winter smog crisis deepens as pollution levels surge globally

As winter approaches, air quality is deteriorating sharply across major cities worldwide, triggering widespread health concerns. Experts warn that colder temperatures and stagnant weather patterns intensify air pollution, trapping harmful particles near the surface. This dangerous combination of seasonal science and human activity creates a toxic haze that poses severe risks to respiratory and cardiovascular […]

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36 h. ago Did Punjab govt turn off smog monitors to manipulate pollution level data? Govt addresses the controversy

LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations of manipulating air quality data, assuring the public that the monitoring system is functioning as intended, despite recent technical difficulties. Earlier this week, climate analysts and social media users raised concerns after noticing disruptions in the data from air quality monitoring stations in Lahore. The […]

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4 d. ago Global gold demand hits record high amid geopolitical turmoil

LONDON: Global demand for gold surged to a record level in the third quarter of 2025 as investors sought safe-haven assets amid geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, according to data released Thursday by the World Gold Council (WGC). Total demand rose 3% year-on-year to 1,313 tonnes between July and September — the highest quarterly volume […]

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5 d. ago Lahore leads global pollution index; AQI reaches 985 in several areas

LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the global pollution index, with hazardous air quality levels recorded across various parts of the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas has soared to alarming levels, with some areas reaching 985. According to IQAir, the city’s overall AQI on Thursday stood at 515, ranking it the […]

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5 d. ago World’s most polluted city Lahore tops global pollution index as AQI hits 603

LAHORE: The air quality in Lahore plunged to hazardous levels on Thursday, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 603, the highest in the world, as thick smog continued to blanket the provincial capital. According to real-time air monitoring data, pollution levels in some parts of the city reached alarming highs, with […]

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7 d. ago Punjab to impound vehicles without green stickers from november 15

The Punjab government has announced a province-wide ban on vehicles without green stickers starting November 15, in a decisive move to combat growing air pollution levels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an aggressive campaign to ensure that every vehicle on the road meets environmental standards. Officials have emphasized that this step is part […]

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2 w. ago Lahore suffers from ‘very unhealthy’ air quality as pollution levels reach alarming heights

LAHORE: As of the evening of October 21, 2025, Lahore has been experiencing a severe air quality crisis, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching an alarming 218, categorizing the air as “Very Unhealthy.” The city is currently grappling with the detrimental effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is over 28 times higher than […]

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2 w. ago Torkham closure strands Afghan fruit trucks, deepens export crisis

Afghanistan’s fruit exporters are facing severe financial losses as the ongoing closure of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan leaves more than 200 trucks stranded. Loaded with tomatoes, onions, grapes, and apples, these trucks have been unable to reach South Asian markets for nearly six months, halting one of Afghanistan’s most crucial agricultural trade routes. […]

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2 w. ago Punjab enforces face masks for motorcyclists as smog crisis deepens

The Punjab government has made face masks mandatory for all motorcyclists in an effort to protect citizens from the worsening smog engulfing several cities, including Lahore. The decision comes as air pollution levels surge, with hazardous particles severely affecting public health. Authorities say the measure aims to reduce direct exposure to toxic air, which has […]

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2 w. ago Polluted winds from India push Lahore’s air quality to dangerous levels

Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities as heavy winds carrying toxic particles from India sweep across Punjab. Winds moving at around 5 km/h from New Delhi and nearby regions have intensified smog levels, severely impacting visibility and air quality. Environmental experts report that this cross-border pollution has raised […]

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2 w. ago Air Pollution in New Delhi Soars to 16 Times WHO Limit After Diwali

NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi was engulfed in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe limit, posing serious health risks to its residents. Home to over 30 million people, New Delhi and its surrounding metropolitan region are routinely […]

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2 w. ago Lahore second most polluted city in world as AQI hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels

LAHORE – The air quality in Lahore has reached hazardous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 286,

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2 w. ago Lahore’s air quality reaches unhealthy levels, with PM2.5 concentrations dangerously high

LAHORE: Lahore is facing hazardous air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 181, categorizing it as “Unhealthy.” The primary pollutant in the air is PM2.5, which is currently at 98 µg/m³, nearly 20 times the World Health Organization’s recommended annual limit. This level of pollution poses significant health risks, especially for sensitive groups, […]

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3 w. ago Lahore Ranks Second Most Polluted City as Smog Levels Reach Hazardous Levels

LAHORE – The air quality in Lahore has reached dangerous levels, placing the city second among the world’s most polluted urban centers, according to the latest air quality index (AQI) data. The average smog level has surged to 183 AQI, a concentration classified as unhealthy, posing serious risks to residents, especially those with respiratory or […]

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3 w. ago Yen Set for Steepest Weekly Drop in a Year as Rate Hike Hopes Fade

SINGAPORE – The Japanese yen steadied on Friday but was on track for its steepest weekly drop in a year, as fading hopes for a near-term rate hike weighed on the currency. Meanwhile, the euro hovered near two-month lows amid France’s deepening political crisis, boosting the U.S. dollar to a one-year high. The yen inched […]

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3 w. ago Gold price surges to Rs425,178 Per Tola as global rates break $4,000 mark

KARACHI – Gold rates in Pakistan jumped to Rs425,178, up by Rs8,400 in a single day, as international prices remained

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