Punjab launches first ever air quality forecast system

The Punjab government has launched Pakistan’s first state-of-the-art Air Quality Forecast System, a landmark initiative designed to curb pollution and provide accurate forecasts for major cities, including Lahore and Faisalabad. The system will issue weekly public reports, forecasting both weather conditions and pollution levels, to guide authorities and citizens in managing environmental risks.

Speaking at the inauguration, Provincial Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the new system combines real-time monitoring with advanced scientific models and will integrate with international platforms such as Windy and European forecast models. “It will function in line with global air quality indices while also addressing local requirements,” she said.

The system will draw data from Punjab’