Pakistan: Lahore Tops World's Pollution Chart As AQI Reaches Hazardous 412; Authorities Launch Crackdown
Published on: Oct. 26, 2025, 11:28 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Lahore has become the world’s most polluted city for three consecutive days, with AQI hitting a hazardous 412. Smog poses serious health risks, prompting authorities to launch a province-wide crackdown, including bans on crop burning, fines for polluters, and drone surveillance. Public cooperation and sustainable solutions are being urged to tackle the crisis.
