Pakistan’s Punjab province shuts public spaces in smog-hit cities

Pakistani province takes tough steps over ongoing worst levels of smog

People's entry into parks, zoos, museums, and sports arenas fully prohibited, says Punjab government - Anadolu Ajansı

Extreme Smog Prompts Pakistan's Punjab Province to Ban Citizens' Entry at Public Places

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. After closing all public and private schools and colleges in Pakistan's Punjab province till November 17, the government on Friday also placed a ban on the people from entering public parks, zoos, playgrounds and museums amid deteriorating air quality due to persistent heavy smog. World News | Extreme Smog Prompts Pakistan's Punjab Province to Ban Citizens' Entry at Public Places.

Punjab's Smog Crisis Sparks Emergency Ban | Science-Environment

Punjab's Smog Crisis Sparks Emergency Ban The worsening air quality in Pakistan's Punjab province has prompted officials to enforce strict measures, including the closure of all educational institutions and a ban on public access to parks, zoos, playgrounds, and museums until November 17.The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore, a city housing 14 million residents, soared above 1,000—an alarming figure—forcing the government to act to curb citizen…

Punjab shuts down public spaces as smog crisis worsens

LAHORE: The Punjab government has enforced a complete closure of public spaces across four divisions, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, and Faisalabad, to combat the escalating smog crisis. Public parks, zoos, museums, historical sites, playlands, and sports venues will remain closed until November 17, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Environment. Violators of the directive may face fines and arrests under env…

Three-year-old girl files petition against Pakistan government as air quality becomes hazardous

A three-year-old girl has filed a petition against the local government in Pakistan's Punjab as the province, especially its capital Lahore, continues to reel under the severe impact of smog, keeping the air quality in an extremely hazardous zone. On Thursday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Lahore stayed on top of the global rankings with levels crossing much above the 800-mark, making the air seriously dangerous for the residents.

Districts in Pakistan close parks, zoo and schools as residents choke on record-breaking smog wave - Seymour Tribune

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan closed all public parks, zoos and museums, historical places, and playgrounds for ten days as a record-breaking smog wave choked 18 districts of Punjab province, sickening tens of thousands of people. Lahore residents went about their lives in a twilight gloom that lingered […]