The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore has unveiled an anti-smog gun developed by its engineering faculty to help reduce dust and airborne pollutants across urban centers. The innovative system was formally introduced at a ceremony on Tuesday, where Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb inaugurated the device in the presence of UET Vice Chancellor Dr Shahid Munir, Higher Education Minister Rana Sikander Hayat, Information Minister Azma Bukhari, Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Dr Iqrar Ahmed Khan, and other senior officials and academics.
During the briefing, Dr Shahid Munir explained that the anti-smog gun is specifically engineered to suppress dust particles generated at large construction sites and high-pollution areas, which are among the leading contributors to smog in Lahore and other major cities. The device functions by dispersing fine water mist that captures airborne particulate matter, effectively reducing the concentration of dust and pollutants in the air. “This modern suppression system will help lower particulate matter and enhance air quality in densely populated areas,” he said, emphasizing UET’s focus on addressing real-world environmental challenges through applied research and engineering innovation.
Marriyum Aurangzeb praised the development as a major scientific and technical milestone for the province, stating that the Punjab government plans to incorporate the anti-smog gun into its broader environmental management and pollution control initiatives. She highlighted that air quality management remains a top priority for the provincial administration and said the deployment of such indigenous technology demonstrates Pakistan’s growing capacity to address urban environmental issues through homegrown innovation. Aurangzeb added that the introduction of this technology would support the government’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact of smog during the winter season when pollution levels typically surge.
Higher Education Minister Rana Sikander Hayat announced that the Punjab government would provide full financial and institutional support to UET for the further development and large-scale implementation of the anti-smog gun. He emphasized that universities like UET play a central role in developing locally relevant solutions to the province’s pressing environmental problems. Hayat added that government funding and collaboration with research institutions will continue to drive sustainable innovation, ensuring that such technologies can be effectively deployed across industrial, construction, and public sectors.
The initiative reflects UET Lahore’s ongoing commitment to applied research aimed at improving the quality of life in Pakistan’s rapidly urbanizing regions. With smog posing significant health and environmental risks each year, the development of the anti-smog gun underscores the importance of leveraging engineering expertise and public sector collaboration to build cleaner, healthier cities.
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