Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:57:46 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:57:46 +0500 60 Lahore imposes ‘Green Lockdown’ to combat smog https://english.aaj.tv/news/330386411/lahore-imposes-green-lockdown-to-combat-smog <p><strong>The Punjab Environment Protection Department has implemented a “green lockdown” in specific areas of Lahore to combat rising smog and air pollution.</strong></p> <p>According to a notification issued by the department, several high-pollution zones (“hotspots”) have been identified.</p> <p>These include Davis Road, Egerton Road, Durand Road, and Kashmir Road. The areas encompassing Shimla Hill to Gulshan Cinema and Abbot Road are also designated hotspots, as are the areas from Shimla Hill to the Railway Station and Empress Road.</p> <p>Queen Mary Road and its surrounding areas are also included in the high-pollution zones.</p> <p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330385854/smog-in-lahore-ends-outdoor-play-for-schoolkids">Smog in Lahore ends outdoor play for schoolkids</a></strong></p> <p>The lockdown restrictions include a complete ban on construction activities within these designated areas. Commercial generators are prohibited, and the operation of three-wheeled auto-rickshaws (chingchi rickshaws) is strictly banned.</p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-1/3 w-full media--right media--embed media--uneven'> <div class='media__item media__item--newskitlink '> <iframe class="nk-iframe" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="height:250px;position:relative" src="https://english.aaj.tv/news/card/330386403" sandbox="allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms"></iframe></div> </figure></p> <p>Additionally, open-air barbecues are prohibited after 8 PM.</p> The Punjab Environment Protection Department has implemented a “green lockdown” in specific areas of Lahore to combat rising smog and air pollution.

According to a notification issued by the department, several high-pollution zones (“hotspots”) have been identified.

These include Davis Road, Egerton Road, Durand Road, and Kashmir Road. The areas encompassing Shimla Hill to Gulshan Cinema and Abbot Road are also designated hotspots, as are the areas from Shimla Hill to the Railway Station and Empress Road.

Queen Mary Road and its surrounding areas are also included in the high-pollution zones.

Read more: Smog in Lahore ends outdoor play for schoolkids

The lockdown restrictions include a complete ban on construction activities within these designated areas. Commercial generators are prohibited, and the operation of three-wheeled auto-rickshaws (chingchi rickshaws) is strictly banned.

Additionally, open-air barbecues are prohibited after 8 PM.

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