Pollution Levels Improve Across Punjab, but Experts Warn of Factors Worsening Air Quality

Pollution levels improve across Punjab, but experts warn of factors worsening air quality

Lahore, often listed among the world’s most polluted cities, recorded a drop in PM2.5 levels, breaking a worrying trend of rising pollution seen between 2021 and 2024. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), considered one of the most dangerous pollutants due to its ability to enter the bloodstream, declined across Punjab compared to previous years. The progress is largely linked to aggressive action by the Environment Protection Agency, Punjab, which …

Punjab sees cleaner air but experts urge vigilance

LAHORE: Punjab recorded a notable improvement in air quality this year, with Lahore showing a decline in PM2.5 levels after several years of worsening pollution. PM2.5, a fine particulate matter that can penetrate the bloodstream, dropped across the province compared to previous years, offering rare relief to millions of residents. Officials linked the progress to aggressive enforcement by the Environment Protection Agency, Punjab. Teams carried…