Air pollution in Lahore

[3] In November 2024, certain high-smog devices were temporarily banned, including unfiltered barbeques at restaurants and auto rickshaws.

[5] In January 2019 a smog wave prompted measures to reduce air pollution going forward.

[2] An outbreak of smog in November 2021 has made it difficult for citizens to breathe and colds, flu are common.

The Punjab provincial government ordered schools, offices, malls, and parks in three cities, including Lahore, to be closed.

The Punjab provincial government ordered schools, offices, malls, and parks in three cities, including Lahore, to be closed, or either to be in operation under the SOP's required.

An afternoon in Lahore in 2008 looks almost like nighttime due to smog blocking the sun's light.
Smog over eastern Pakistan and northwestern India is visible in this 2023 satellite photo from space.