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Lahore's air quality hits 303, ranked world's most polluted city
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
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.
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution rankings, Karachi air "very unhealt
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lahore has been ranked the most polluted city globally, with its air quality reaching "hazardous" levels, while Karachi's AQI remains in the "very unhealthy" range, marking it as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Both cities are grappling with severe smog caused by vehicle emission
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Pak Tehreek-e-Insaf vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi calls for national
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking to reporters after appearing in an anti-terrorism court in Lahore, Qureshi expressed hope that politically astute people in all political parties would play a part for holding national dialogue as the ban on PTI will only complicate the situation.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan found guilty in May 9 violence case; bail revoked in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A Lahore Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) found Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), guilty in connection with the violent events of May 9, 2023, and revoked his bail in eight related cases, The Express Tribune reported on Saturday.
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Pakistan: Smog engulfs Karachi as air quality reaches "very unhealthy" lev
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
On Saturday morning, the port city's air quality index (AQI) surged to 212, making it the most polluted major city globally, according to the Swiss group IQAir's rankings.
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Pakistan: Air quality in Lahore remains hazardous with AQI at 222
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lahore's air quality continues to remain hazardous, with PM2.5 concentrations recorded at 29.4 times higher than the World Health Organization's recommended annual air quality guideline, as reported by News International. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) has averaged 222, placing it in the
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Imran Khan's party protests cost Pak govt PKR 2 billion in 18 months
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
As per official data, PKR 2.7 billion was spent managing PTI's protests and sit-ins during the last 18 months
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Pakistan: Lahore High Court directs schools to provide transport services
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Lahore High Court has directed schools in Punjab to provide transportation for students post-winter break, warning of strict action for non-compliance. Amid the smog crisis, the Punjab government also reopened outdoor venues, citing improved air quality, while hospitals remain overwhelme
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Pakistan: 56 new cases of dengue reported in Lahore in 24 hours
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The Department of Health Care reported 7,451 dengue cases in Pakistan's Punjab province this year.
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Pakistan: Toxic Smog forces over 75,000 people to seek medical help
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Over 75,000 people in Pakistan's Punjab province, sought medical assistance on Saturday due to respiratory issues caused by toxic smog and air pollution, according to sources from healthcare monitoring authorities, as reported by the Express Tribune.
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Dhaka air quality fourth worst globally on Sunday
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Dhaka, Bangladesh's capital, recorded the fourth worst air quality globally on Sunday, with an AQI score of 234 classified as "very unhealthy." Cities performing worse include Delhi, Lahore, and Kinshasa. Persistent air pollution, particularly during winter, poses severe health risks, with t
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Record smog in Lahore as pollution reaches hazardous levels
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Lahore has been hit by record levels of smog this month, forcing school closures and making daily life unbearable for residents. The city's air quality index has surged past hazardous levels, leading to widespread health concerns, particularly among children, the elderly, and those with pre-
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