16 h. ago Winter smog crisis deepens as pollution levels surge globally

As winter approaches, air quality is deteriorating sharply across major cities worldwide, triggering widespread health concerns. Experts warn that colder temperatures and stagnant weather patterns intensify air pollution, trapping harmful particles near the surface. This dangerous combination of seasonal science and human activity creates a toxic haze that poses severe risks to respiratory and cardiovascular […]

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5 d. ago Lahore leads global pollution index; AQI reaches 985 in several areas

LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the global pollution index, with hazardous air quality levels recorded across various parts of the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas has soared to alarming levels, with some areas reaching 985. According to IQAir, the city’s overall AQI on Thursday stood at 515, ranking it the […]

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5 d. ago World’s most polluted city Lahore tops global pollution index as AQI hits 603

LAHORE: The air quality in Lahore plunged to hazardous levels on Thursday, with the city recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 603, the highest in the world, as thick smog continued to blanket the provincial capital. According to real-time air monitoring data, pollution levels in some parts of the city reached alarming highs, with […]

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5 d. ago Lahore tops world’s most polluted cities as toxic smog chokes Punjab

LAHORE – Thick smog blanketed Punjab on Thursday morning, turning the air dangerously toxic and making it difficult for residents to breathe. The provincial capital, Lahore, once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, recording an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 603. According to data from air quality monitoring stations, AQI […]

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6 d. ago Lahore chokes: AQI hits hazardous 403, tops global pollution charts

Lahore became the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday as air quality hit a hazardous AQI of 403. Dense smog covered major roads, including Kahna Nau, GT Road, and Egerton Road. Local authorities reported peak AQI readings reaching 500 in some areas. Citizens faced severe breathing difficulties, especially schoolchildren and the elderly. Experts warned that […]

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7 d. ago Punjab to impound vehicles without green stickers from november 15

The Punjab government has announced a province-wide ban on vehicles without green stickers starting November 15, in a decisive move to combat growing air pollution levels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an aggressive campaign to ensure that every vehicle on the road meets environmental standards. Officials have emphasized that this step is part […]

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8 d. ago Toxic winds from India choke Lahore, trigger health emergency

Polluted winds drifting from India have once again engulfed Punjab’s major cities, pushing Lahore to the top of the global pollution index with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 312. The thick blanket of smog has severely reduced visibility and raised public health concerns, while other cities including Faisalabad (540), Gujranwala (371), Multan […]

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9 d. ago Lahore declared world’s most polluted city despite government measures

LAHORE: Lahore has once again been declared the world’s most polluted city, as air quality in the provincial capital continues to worsen despite ongoing government efforts to curb smog. According to the latest Air Quality Index (AQI) report from IQAir, Lahore recorded a hazardous AQI of 349, placing it at the top of the global […]

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9 d. ago Punjab announces new school timings as smog situation worsens

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced new school timings starting Monday as smog continues to intensify across the province. Daily sessions will now begin at 8:45am, the government said in a statement. Lahore has remained the world’s most polluted city for the past three days, with air quality dropping to hazardous levels. The thick blanket […]

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1 week ago Lahore chokes under toxic haze, declared world’s most polluted city

City records US AQI of 412, with PM2.5 at 281 µg/m³ — 56 times WHO safe limit Toxic haze reduces visibility with health experts urge masks, limited outdoor movement New Delhi, Karachi also rank among world’s top polluted cities LAHORE: Punjab’s capital Lahore once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities on […]

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2 w. ago Lahore suffers from ‘very unhealthy’ air quality as pollution levels reach alarming heights

LAHORE: As of the evening of October 21, 2025, Lahore has been experiencing a severe air quality crisis, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching an alarming 218, categorizing the air as “Very Unhealthy.” The city is currently grappling with the detrimental effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is over 28 times higher than […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, China expand scientific cooperation to fight smog and air pollution

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to strengthen collaboration in research, technology, and policy development to combat smog and air pollution, marking a new phase of environmental cooperation under their longstanding strategic partnership. A delegation from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), led by Professor Dr. Gan Zhang, a renowned environmental geochemist, along with Dr. […]

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2 w. ago Ceasefire in place, but only if Taliban holds the line—says Defence Minister

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said Pakistan’s ceasefire deal with Afghanistan will remain active unless it is violated. He confirmed that the agreement has no time limit. Asif made the statement while explaining the key points of the truce signed in Doha. The ceasefire was brokered by Qatar and Turkiye after days of deadly border clashes. […]

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2 w. ago New Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city as toxic air from India affects Lahore

New Delhi has topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, following a dramatic spike in air pollution caused

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2 w. ago Punjab enforces face masks for motorcyclists as smog crisis deepens

The Punjab government has made face masks mandatory for all motorcyclists in an effort to protect citizens from the worsening smog engulfing several cities, including Lahore. The decision comes as air pollution levels surge, with hazardous particles severely affecting public health. Authorities say the measure aims to reduce direct exposure to toxic air, which has […]

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2 w. ago Polluted winds from India push Lahore’s air quality to dangerous levels

Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities as heavy winds carrying toxic particles from India sweep across Punjab. Winds moving at around 5 km/h from New Delhi and nearby regions have intensified smog levels, severely impacting visibility and air quality. Environmental experts report that this cross-border pollution has raised […]

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2 w. ago Air Pollution in New Delhi Soars to 16 Times WHO Limit After Diwali

NEW DELHI: India’s capital New Delhi was engulfed in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe limit, posing serious health risks to its residents. Home to over 30 million people, New Delhi and its surrounding metropolitan region are routinely […]

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2 w. ago Lahore tops list of world’s most polluted cities with AQI of 332

LAHORE – Lahore, capital city of Punjab province of Pakistan, has become the world’s most polluted city after its Air

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2 w. ago Pakistan tops global air pollution list, Lahore records hazardous AQI

LAHORE – Pakistan has been ranked as the most polluted country in the world, surpassing all others, with India coming

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2 w. ago Families Flee Delhi as Toxic Air Forces ‘Pollution Refugees’ to Relocate

BENGALURU – For Natasha Uppal and her husband, Delhi’s toxic air became the deciding factor in one of life’s biggest choices — whether to have a child in a city where breathing clean air is a daily struggle. New Delhi, home to more than 30 million people, remains the world’s most polluted capital, with winter […]

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