Schoolchildren in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore have been banned from outdoor exercise until January because of hazardous smog levels, officials said Friday. The eastern megacity near the ...

Punjab government says “unavoidable religious rites” exempt from latest smog-related restrictions Several parts of South Asia are engulfed by toxic haze each winter as cold air traps dust, emissions ...

LAHORE (Reuters) -Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to curb illnesses caused by intense air ...

The new restrictions will also remain in force until Nov. 17. Pakistan's Punjab province banned most outdoor activities and ordered shops, markets and malls in some areas to close early from Monday to ...

Pakistan's Punjab province has implemented strict measures, including bans on outdoor activities and early closures of businesses, to combat severe air pollution. The region is experiencing a surge in ...