A groundbreaking environmental step by the Punjab Government brings a 70% improvement in Lahore’s air quality through anti-smog technology.
In a major environmental breakthrough, the Punjab Government has reported a remarkable 70% reduction in air pollution levels in Lahore following the successful use of anti-smog guns in the Kahna area. According to officials, the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped from a hazardous 666 to 170, marking a significant improvement in the city’s air quality.
The initiative, launched under the supervision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Environmental Protection Force, aimed to test modern technology in combating the city’s worsening smog crisis. The anti-smog guns spray fine water mist particles into the air, helping to settle dust and pollutants — a method widely used in several developed countries to tackle urban pollution.
Authorities hailed the pilot project as a success and confirmed that plans are underway to expand the smog gun operations to other major cities across Punjab, including Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Multan. Environmental experts have also praised the move, calling it a practical step toward addressing the province’s recurring winter smog problem
Officials emphasized that while the results are promising, long-term success will depend on sustained efforts such as vehicle emission control, industrial regulation, and public awareness campaigns.
