Islamabad, Dec 27: The Environmental Protection Department has inaugurated Pakistan’s first anti-smog tower in Lahore, a significant initiative aimed at combating the city’s growing air pollution problem. The tower, developed in collaboration with a private company, represents a critical step towards improving air quality in Lahore.
Located in Mehmood Booti, the tower is capable of filtering 50,000 cubic meters of air per hour and purifying a total of 1.2 million cubic meters daily. It utilizes electrostatic technology to attract and eliminate harmful pollutants from the atmosphere. The tower was manufactured locally by an Islamabad-based company, showcasing Pakistan’s growing capabilities in environmental technology.
Imran Hamid Sheikh, the Director General of the Environment Department, highlighted that industrial emissions and waste dumping sites are major contributors to the region’s pollution. He emphasized the urgent need for such initiatives to address the hazardous air quality levels that are affecting public health.
Currently, the Punjab government is conducting a 15-day trial of the tower at no cost. If the results are favorable, plans are in place to install additional towers in other areas of Lahore, potentially expanding the project’s positive impact on the city’s air quality.
This trial could serve as a blueprint for tackling the smog crisis not only in Lahore but also in other urban centers across Pakistan, offering a promising solution to one of the country’s most pressing environmental challenges.
