PIA Planetarium, Lahore

Lahore - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Planetarium at Chauburji, established for educating and providing constructive entertainment to citizens, is seemingly heading towards its unfortunate but sure end.

Rats in Gourmet Bakery

These are the hygiene standard in Gourmet Bakery.

Lahore Air Pollution

The major air pollutants present in the air of Lahore are: oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and respirable dust (PM2.5). Their level in the city was higher than the National Air Quality Index (AQI). According to the AQI, pollution level from 0 to 25 is considered clean, 26 to 50 moderate, 51to 100 unhealthy, 101 to 200 severe and 201to 300 hazardous.

Data collected by the Environment Protection Department (EPD) during the June clearly reflected the severity of air pollution.

On June 27, the AQI was 46 (moderate category) while, on June 25, the AQI in Gulberg area was 59(category of unhealthy). On June 23, AQI was 113 (severe category), which means that pollution levels remained higher than standard level.

On June 21, the AQI was 128 (severe category). On June 18, the AQI was 136 (severe category). On June 9 and 15, the AQI was 90 and 105 respectively and they fall under unhealthy, severe category. On June 4, the AQI was 107(severe category). On June 01, the AQI was 136, which means that pollution levels remained 36 per cent more than the national standards and health wise falls in severe category.