Lahore has become the latest megacity to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia, where nearly 50 million people have been breathing toxic air for nearly a week.

Lahore remained the world's most polluted city Wednesday morning, with air-quality index hitting a record high of over 1,100. Anything over 300 is considered hazardous to health. A toxic smog has ...

Pakistan, April 22 -- There are diplomatic visits, and then there are moments when a city-through intention, imagination, and sheer cultural confidence-positions itself for something far greater.

Air pollution and politics pose cross-border challenges in South Asia In recent weeks, Lahore in Pakistan’s east has seen flight cancellations, school closures, factory shutdowns, and artificial ...

Film South Asia travels to Lahore. Aamna Shahid. Shehr. October 1, 2023. ... Dali) for those attending the Travelling Film South Asia festival, which concluded recently at Olo Junction.

The air smells burnt in Lahore, a city in Pakistan’s east that used to be famous for its gardens but has become infamous for its terrible air quality. Toxic smog has caused ill health among tens ...

From 8-10 May, KAS in cooperation with the Department of History & Pakistan Studies (University of Punjab) organized an international conference in Lahore. Central and South Asia have a long history ...