Islamabad - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the air quality like at post (good/moderate/bad)? Are there seasonal air quality issues? Does the air quality have an impact on health?
The quality of fuel is low, something that affects the fumes. Due to regular power cuts, most buildings have generators which operate frequently and use diesel, something that further adds to the pollution. Finding accommodation close to Margala Hills helps to ameliorate the problem with fresh air coming from the "jungle". - Oct 2023
The air quality is abysmal in the winter. Not as bad as Delhi or Beijing, but people do stop doing long runs outside. - Jun 2022
Seasonal allergies are bad during the Spring due to the mulberry trees. During the winter, pollution is very strong. However it's not as bad as Kabul as far as air pollution. - Feb 2019
Some have issues with high pollen counts and/or smoke from burning garbage. - Jan 2017
Usually very good, as there is little pollution in Islamabad But it could be a bit dusty during dry season. - Sep 2015
Fine. - Aug 2015
moderate - Aug 2015
Fine in the winter/spring, less than good in the summer. - Apr 2014
Generally quite poor- very dusty, unless it is the rainy season. - Feb 2014
Generally good. - Dec 2013
There's some haze that occasionally drifts in from Rawalpindi, but it's generally the best in the region. - Mar 2012
Decent. Great compared to Delhi but not great compared to Kiev (my last posts). - Aug 2011
Air quality is good to fair. It seems to get worse in the winter when the burn items for heat. Also almost all people burn their trash. - May 2011
