Pollution

Air pollution gauge installed in Kabul

By Meer Agha Nasrat Samimi Jan 17, 2012 - 17:59

KABUL (PAN): The National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA) on Tuesday installed an air pollution gauge in the capital Kabul, an official said.

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Governance

Drive against roadside cabins to continue

By muzhary.rahman Jan 8, 2012 - 15:44

KABUL (PAN): The Kabul Municipality said on Sunday the operation against encroachments on roads in the capital would continue, but residents feared the campaign against cabins and handcarts would l

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Security and Crime

Herat govt enforces strict cleanliness rule

By Quraishi Sep 12, 2011 - 16:26

HERAT CITY (PAN): The government warned on Monday of fining and jailing those dirtying the western Herat City, inhabited by a million people.

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Business & Economics

New plan soon to reduce pollution in Kabul

By Zarghona Salehi Dec 7, 2010 - 18:38

KABUL (PAN): A new strategic plan is being developed by the National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA) to reduce air pollution in Kabul by 15 percent over the next three years.

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Health