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Lahore becomes world’s 2nd most polluted city as smog crisis deepens

October 21, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

LAHORE: Lahore is grappling with a rapidly worsening public health crisis as its air quality has catastrophically collapsed, confirming its status among the world’s most polluted cities. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) has surged to 266, pushing the city’s air far past safety thresholds and firmly into the “extremely hazardous” zone. Monitoring data confirms … Read more

Smog alert issued for Lahore as AQI remains high

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025 by Fakhra Intezar

Lahore: According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) and the Smog and Climate Monitoring System, Lahore is likely to experience poor air quality during the early hours of Friday. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is forecasted to stay at unhealthy levels due to fluctuations in humidity, temperature, and increased vehicular traffic during the morning rush. … Read more

Lahore again becomes world’s polluted city

November 15, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: The capital city has been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 710 on Friday.

The air quality index was recorded at 710 in Lahore in the morning hours due to bad air quality.

Among the pollution-hit cities of Punjab, Rahim Yar Khan recorded particulate matter at 826, while Multan recorded 710.

On the other hand, due to heavy fog in Lahore, the visibility in the airport, cantt and surrounding areas has become zero, while the motorway M2 from Islamabad to Lahore, M3 from Lahore to Darkhana and M4 from Pindi Bhattian to Multan, M5 from Multan to Jalalpur, M11 Lahore to Kamoke and Lahore Sialkot Motorways were completely closed.

Apart from this, rain is expected in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and upper districts of Punjab from today to November 16, which is showing the possibility of reduction in smog

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Multan tops air pollution ranking

November 9, 2024 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Multan city also ranked first among the most polluted cities in Pakistan at night, with the Air Quality Index(AQI) exceeding 1900.

In the Air Quality Index, Lahore is the second most polluted city in Pakistan, while many cities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have also badly affected by smog and fog.

Meanwhile, due to fog and smog, Motorway M1 from Charsadda to Akbarpura, Motorway M2 from Lahore to Kot Sarwar, Motorway M3 from Samundari to Darkhana and M4 from Pindi Bhatian to Abdul Hakeem have been closed for all kind traffic.

Motorway M5 from Shershah to Jhangara and Lahore-Sialkot Motorway has also closed for traffic.

It should be noted that in order to deal with the problem of smog in different cities of Punjab, the Lahore High Court had ordered the closure of markets across Punjab at 8 pm, while all markets across Punjab will remain closed on Sundays as well.

In 18 districts of smog-affected 4th division, all recreational facilities, including sports grounds, museums and zoos, will also remain closed till November 17.

Meanwhile, Walled City of Lahore Authority has also suspended all tourism and entertainment programs and events in the city till November 17.

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Karachi to experience the ‘Cold Sea Breeze’

December 30, 2023 by Syed Shahbaz Hyder

On Saturday, the minimum temperature in the metropolis was recorded at 16 degrees Celsius. As per the advisory, the afternoon maximum temperature is projected to reach 28 degrees Celsius. Winds from the northeast are currently at a speed of seven kilometers per hour and are anticipated to increase to 33 kilometers per hour in the … Read more

Lahore ranks 4th most polluted city of the world

December 28, 2022 by Abid Khan

Smog has continued to affect the air of Lahore and other cities.
The highest air quality index rate was recorded on Ferozepur Road.
Smog has very dangerous effects on human health.

LAHORE: Smog has continued to affect the air of Lahore and other parts of Punjab as city once again ranked fourth among the most polluted cities in the world while Karachi stands sixth.

According to the details, smog has once again set up camp in Lahore. The highest air quality index rate was recorded on Ferozepur Road.

According to the report of the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the average air quality index of the city has been recorded as 204.

The air quality index rate of 330 has been recorded in the FC College area of Lahore, but currently, the highest air quality index rate is 446 in the vicinity of Ferozepur Road. The pollution rate in the defence area is 246 and 394 in the Shimla hills.

According to the classification, pollution from 151 to 200 levels is harmful to health, while pollution from 201 to 300 levels is counted as extremely harmful to health.

Keep in mind that levels above 301 indicate hazardous pollution and health experts have advised respiratory and asthma patients to be cautious.

Smog is an air pollution that is formed by the emission of harmful gases in the air and the combination of dust particles in the air.

It is a type of air pollution also known as photochemical smog and is produced when other toxic particles such as nitrogen oxides react with sunlight.

Smog has very dangerous effects on human health, with symptoms such as cold, cough, sore throat, breathing problems, and eye irritation, affecting people of all ages.

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Lahore is on top of most polluted cities globally

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 by Abid Khan

Pollution in the air of the city has once again exceeded the limits.
Air quality index rate has been recorded on Canal Road as 458.
Pollution up to 300 indicate hazardous pollution.

LAHORE: Lahore city of Punjab has once again on top of the most polluted cities globally as pollution in the air of the city has exceeded the limits.

According to the air quality index report, the average air quality index of Lahore city has been recorded at 250. In the Gulberg area of Lahore, the air quality index rate has been recorded as 322, while in Johor town, 416 and the highest rate has been recorded on Canal Road as 458.

According to the classification, pollution from 151 to 200 levels is harmful to health, while pollution from 201 to 300 levels is counted as extremely harmful to health.

Keep in mind that levels above 301 indicate hazardous pollution and health experts have advised respiratory and asthma patients to be cautious.

On the other hand, Smog is an air pollutant that is formed by the emission of harmful gases in the air and the combination of dust particles in the air.

It is a type of air pollution also known as photochemical smog and is produced when other toxic particles such as nitrogen oxides react with sunlight.

Smog has very dangerous effects on human health, with symptoms such as cold, cough, sore throat, breathing problems, and eye irritation, affecting people of all ages.

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