The air quality in the national capital remained in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, with a thin layer of smog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility.
As the winter spell sets in for the season, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' catgory, with thin layer of smog covering parts of the metropolitan city and and limiting visibility.
According to the Swiss air quality monitor, Lahore topped the global pollution chart with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 266 at 9:14 am, while Karachi followed closely in third place with an AQI of 216.
Lahore, once celebrated as the "City of Gardens," has now become infamous as the most polluted city in the world, wth Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 307 on Tuesday morning
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.
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
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.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine convened in Islamabad on Thursday to forge collaborative strategies aimed at combating smog and fostering sustainable development in the capital city, Dawn reported.