In a groundbreaking move to address severe air pollution, Pakistani authorities have introduced anti-smog guns in Lahore for the first time this winter. Sajid Bashir, spokesperson for the Punjab Environment Protection Agency, confirmed that over a dozen truck-mounted devices are now operational across the city, spraying fine mists of water to reduce dust and airborne particles. While the initiative marks a proactive step, Bashir highlighted that vehicle emissions, industrial smoke, construction dust, and crop residue burning remain significant contributors to the worsening air quality. He also cautioned that cross-border winds could exacerbate the situation in the coming days. Lahore, once celebrated as the ‘City of Gardens’ for its Mughal-era greenery, now grapples with toxic smog each winter, a consequence of rapid urbanization and population growth. Last year, attempts to disperse the haze through artificial rainfall proved ineffective, leaving residents to endure school closures and prolonged indoor confinement. The deployment of anti-smog guns represents a renewed effort to mitigate the city’s annual environmental crisis.