Some great news for Lahoris as the Punjab government tested anti-smog guns in Lahore’s Kahna to improve the air quality.
As a result, the pollution in the city reduced by 70 per cent.
Punjab’s senior minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb shared the video on social media.
“The first anti-smog gun operation in Kahna, Lahore, has reduced the Air Quality Index (AQI) from 666 to 170. This 70% decrease in air pollution has been scientifically analyzed & confirmed by our advanced environmental monitoring system. Our commitment to utilizing modern technology to combat smog and safeguard citizens’ health remains absolute”, she said.
Remarkable success in our environmental efforts.
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) October 18, 2025
Following CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif's directive, the first anti-smog gun operation in Kahna, Lahore, has reduced the Air Quality Index (AQI) from 666 to 170. This 70% decrease in air pollution has been scientifically analyzed &… pic.twitter.com/PMqgWDvXlE
It is pertinent to mention that smog cover Lahore in the winters, as a result, a lot of residents end up getting sick.
Lahore regularly ranks among the world’s most polluted countries especially between the months of Nov and Feb.
The residents of the city spent months breathing concentrations of PM2.5, tiny particles that can penetrate the lungs and bloodstream, at levels 20 times or more than recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).