LUMS launches centre to measure air pollution
LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has launched the Centre for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE), a new research centre dedicated to identifying and quantifying the major sources of particulate air pollution across Punjab, backed by a major grant from Coefficient Giving. Led by founding director Dr. Qasim Imtiaz, the centre will carry out a multi-year, multi-site study…
Lahore witnessed the establishment of the Centre for Air Pollution and Environment (CAPE) at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). This new research hub is committed to determining and quantifying the principal causes of particulate air pollution within Punjab. Funded by a significant grant from Coefficient Giving, CAPE will conduct a long-term, multi-location study and establish a cutting-edge lab for analyzing air pollutants chemically. Dr. Qasim Imtiaz, the center's founding director, will lead these efforts.
The launch event gathered LUMS officials, provincial government representatives, air-quality groups, researchers, and development partners. Panellists, including senior Punjab government officials, emphasized the necessity of accurate data to evaluate pollution-control initiatives and inform evidence-based policies. Dr. Imtiaz stated, "To effectively tackle air pollution, we need systematic measurements that reveal which sources contribute to particulate pollution and their impact."
Recent calculations indicate that adhering to international health guidelines could extend Lahoreans' average lifespan by approximately 5.3 years.
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