For the first time in a month, Karachi’s air quality entered the “very unhealthy” category, with an AQI of 212 on Saturday morning. PM2.5 levels were 27.4 times higher than WHO standards.
Lahore, grappling with persistent smog, ranked as the second-most polluted city globally, with an AQI of 298, nearing “hazardous” levels.
Vehicle emissions, garbage burning, and industrial pollutants remain major contributors, causing severe health risks like heart disease and respiratory issues.
