Lahore — The Environment Protection Force (EPF) reports a significant drop in air pollution in the Kahna area of Lahore after deploying anti‑smog guns. According to EPF‑released data, the Air Quality Index (AQI) fell from 666 to 170, marking roughly a 70% reduction in airborne pollution.
The devices, called “smog cannons,” spray a fine mist of water droplets to capture dust and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which are major contributors to the city’s smog problem.
Lahore often records hazardous air‑quality levels. The main drivers include vehicle emissions, industrial output, seasonal crop‑burning in the surrounding region, and dust stirred up in the winter months.
Remarkable success in our environmental efforts.
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
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) October 18, 2025
The recent improvement in Kahna is a positive sign, but the question is, do anti-smog guns provide long-term relief?
The government might need to control emissions better, enforce air-quality rules, and take broader steps to tackle pollution.
If the test in Kahna proves successful over time, similar smog guns might be used in other highly polluted parts of Punjab as part of a broader clean-air strategy.
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