Lahore tops World's most polluted cities' list

Lahore [Pakistan], October 19, 2025 (ANI): Lahore has once again been ranked the most polluted city in the world, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 274, according to the latest global air monitoring data, ARY News reported on Sunday.

In Lahore, pollution levels varied across different areas, with Allama Iqbal Town recording an alarming AQI of 459, followed by Gulberg at 396, Shadman at 384, Model Town at 362, and Lahore Airport at 398.

The city's average AQI stood at 183, placing it in the "unhealthy" category for the general population. However, officials expect a slight improvement in air quality later in the day as wind activity increases.

Environmental authorities have once again urged residents to avoid unnecessary outdoor

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