13 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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36 h. ago Did Punjab govt turn off smog monitors to manipulate pollution level data? Govt addresses the controversy

LAHORE: The Punjab government has addressed the controversy surrounding allegations of manipulating air quality data, assuring the public that the monitoring system is functioning as intended, despite recent technical difficulties. Earlier this week, climate analysts and social media users raised concerns after noticing disruptions in the data from air quality monitoring stations in Lahore. The […]

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4 d. ago UNDP, Punjab govt collaborate with academia to climate resilience

Punjab, with a population exceeding 125 million and over 150 cities and towns, faces a critical stage in its urban and environmental development. Rapid, unplanned urban growth has amplified environmental damage, worsened air quality, depleted groundwater reserves, and increased vulnerability to climate shocks. According to the World Bank’s Poverty, Equity, and Resilience Assessment (2025), Pakistan’s […]

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4 d. ago Punjab keeps schools open as citizens await closure or online classes amid hazardous smog

LAHORE: As Lahore once again chokes under a thick blanket of toxic smog, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 985 in several areas this week, many are questioning why the Punjab government has not ordered school closures or shifted to online classes, as it did last year when the AQI crossed 1,000. Last year, […]

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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 Lahore’s toxic smog sparks outrage: Why are private schools ignored in new timing rules?

LAHORE: The disparity in school timing adjustments between public and private institutions in Lahore amid the ongoing hazardous smog situation has raised significant concerns among parents and educators. As of October 28, 2025, Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stands at 206, categorizing the air quality as “very unhealthy” according to global standards. This level of […]

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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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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 Air quality in Delhi deteriorates to hazardous levels after Diwali

NEW DELHI: Air quality in India’s capital New Delhi deteriorated to hazardous levels on Tuesday with readings the highest in the world, according to Swiss group IQAir, partly due to the use of firecrackers during Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. The Supreme Court of India last week relaxed a ban on firecrackers in the […]

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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 Punjab implements emergency action plan as smog season begins

LAHORE – The Punjab government has implemented emergency action plan for management of air quality during the ongoing smog season.

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2 w. ago Lahore second most polluted city in world as AQI hits ‘very unhealthy’ levels

LAHORE – The air quality in Lahore has reached hazardous levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 286,

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2 w. ago Lahore’s air quality reaches unhealthy levels, with PM2.5 concentrations dangerously high

LAHORE: Lahore is facing hazardous air quality, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 181, categorizing it as “Unhealthy.” The primary pollutant in the air is PM2.5, which is currently at 98 µg/m³, nearly 20 times the World Health Organization’s recommended annual limit. This level of pollution poses significant health risks, especially for sensitive groups, […]

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3 w. ago Lahore Ranks Second Most Polluted City as Smog Levels Reach Hazardous Levels

LAHORE – The air quality in Lahore has reached dangerous levels, placing the city second among the world’s most polluted urban centers, according to the latest air quality index (AQI) data. The average smog level has surged to 183 AQI, a concentration classified as unhealthy, posing serious risks to residents, especially those with respiratory or […]

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