LAHORE: Air pollution in Punjab continues unabated, with Lahore still ranking as the second most polluted city globally.
According to an international website, Lahore recorded an AQI of 368, placing it second among the world’s most polluted cities, while Karachi stood at 209, ranking sixth.
The Punjab Environmental Department’s website reported that this morning Kasur was the most polluted city in the province, with an AQI of 500. Meanwhile, Khanewal recorded an AQI of 365, and Lahore 353.
Additionally, severe smog has forced the closure of the M1 Motorway from Peshawar to Rashkai, affecting traffic.
