India  

Pakistan's policies hazy as it fights smog

Terra Daily Friday, 15 November 2024 ()
Lahore, Pakistan (AFP) Nov 15, 2024

From banning tuk-tuks and barbecues to demolishing old brick kilns, Pakistan's government is pushing a series of measures to fight record-breaking smog. But environmental activists and experts warn that the efforts hardly begin to fix a problem that leaves the country choking every winter, with Punjab, a region of almost 130 million people bordering India, bearing the brunt of it. A mix
0
shares
ShareTweetSavePostSend
 
Video Credit: AFP English - Published
News video: Pakistan's record smog triggers sickness and anxiety

Pakistan's record smog triggers sickness and anxiety 02:21

On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows.

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Pakistan’s Second Largest City Sees Record-Setting Smog Leading to Serious Health Concerns [Video]

Pakistan’s Second Largest City Sees Record-Setting Smog Leading to Serious Health Concerns

This video was recently captured in Lahore, Pakistan’s second largest city. Where dangerous levels of smog have engulfed the area, forcing the government to close down the area’s parks, zoos and..

Credit: Veuer     Duration: 01:05Published
Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif Caught Using VPN to Congratulate Donald Trump, Breaking Govt. Law on X [Video]

Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif Caught Using VPN to Congratulate Donald Trump, Breaking Govt. Law on X

In a surprising move, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Donald Trump on his historic victory in the U.S. election. However, his message on X (formerly Twitter) quickly attracted..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:03Published
Delhi's Smog Emergency: Interview with Senior Advocate Raj Panjwani on Legal Challenges & Solutions [Video]

Delhi's Smog Emergency: Interview with Senior Advocate Raj Panjwani on Legal Challenges & Solutions

In this insightful interview, Senior Advocate Raj Panjwani, founder President of the NGT Bar Association, discusses the alarming air quality crisis in Delhi as it hits 'very poor' levels, resulting in..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 15:00Published