January 2, 2025 11:05 AM

Pakistan: Lahore ranked world’s most polluted city as air quality hits hazardous levels

Lahore has been declared the world’s most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 354, marking it as “Hazardous,” according to IQAir’s latest rankings. Karachi, another major city in Pakistan, ranks 13th on the list, with an AQI of 164, categorizing it as “Unhealthy.” The dire air quality poses significant public health risks for the residents of both cities, with Lahore, home to over 11 million people, bearing the brunt of the crisis. Factors such as vehicu...