Despite marginal improvements in recent weeks, large parts of the capital remained engulfed in dense and toxic smog. A thick haze was reported in areas such as Ghazipur and Anand Vihar, where visibility remained severely low.
Lahore has retained its position as the world's most polluted city, with hazardous air quality readings posing a significant threat to public health. According to recent data, the city's air quality reading stands at 303 points, indicating extremely poor air quality.
For the second time in a week, Lahore has been ranked as the world's most polluted city, despite the provincial government's attempts to tackle smog and air pollution.