Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution rankings with 'hazardous' air quality levels
Lahore has been declared the world's most polluted city with an AQI of 354, while Karachi ranks 13th with an AQI of 164. These figures highlight critical pollution levels in Pakistan, due to vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and crop burning. The severe air quality issues are causing widespread respiratory illnesses and coinciding with a measles outbreak, straining healthcare systems.
Lahore has been declared the world's most polluted city with an AQI of 354, while Karachi ranks 13th with an AQI of 164. These figures highlight critical pollution levels in Pakistan, due to vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and crop burning. The severe air quality issues are causing widespread respiratory illnesses and coinciding with a measles outbreak, straining healthcare systems.
