Environment
Record-Breaking Heatwave Triggers Water Shortages Across Southeast England
Thousands of residents across southeast England were left without access to running water or experienced significantly reduced water pressure after a record-breaking heatwave placed unprecedented strain on the region’s water supply network. The disruption came as soaring temperatures and increased household demand followed one of the driest springs in recent years, exposing vulnerabilities in the […]
Karachi to Plant 100,000 Trees Along Shahrah-e-Bhutto Under Urban Forest Project
The city administration of Karachi has announced an ambitious urban greening initiative aimed at planting 100,000 trees along Shahrah-e-Bhutto as part of a broader effort to reduce air pollution and improve environmental conditions. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab stated that the urban forest project is already underway, with plantation activities actively taking place along the designated […]
Punjab to Expand ‘Adopt-a-Park’ Scheme to Cities Across the Province
The Punjab government has decided to expand its “Adopt-a-Park” scheme to multiple cities across the province, following the program’s initial implementation in Lahore. The initiative is aimed at improving the condition of public parks while encouraging private sector and community participation in urban green space management. The decision was announced by Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) […]
Govt Fails to Tackle Smog as Air Quality in Lahore Remains Worst
Despite a series of anti-smog measures, the Punjab government has failed to make any noticeable improvement in the province’s deteriorating air quality, with Lahore once again topping the list of the world’s most polluted cities on Monday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. According to real-time air quality data, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at […]
Air Pollution Engulfs Punjab Cities with Onset of Winter
As winter sets in, air pollution has once again gripped major cities across Punjab, with Lahore topping the list of the most polluted cities in the world on Tuesday. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), Lahore recorded an alarming 339 reading of hazardous particulate matter, categorizing the air quality as “extremely unhealthy.” The thick […]
Lahore Tops List of World’s Most Polluted Cities with AQI 253
LAHORE: Despite government measures to combat rising smog levels, Lahore has once again earned the grim distinction of being the most polluted city in the world, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 253 on Thursday, according to a report by 24NewsHD TV. The Punjab government’s ongoing anti-smog efforts, including the use of smog […]