Lahore Once Again Declared World’s Most Polluted City
Mian Nadeem
Published November 04, 2026 | 10:51 PM
The provincial capital Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities after a one-day interval. The city’s Air Quality Index reached 362.
According to air pollution levels recorded in different areas of the city:
- The highest AQI level of 722 was recorded in Iqbal Town.
- Burki Road recorded an AQI of 455.
- Model Town had an AQI of 362.
- Bedian Road recorded an AQI of 264.
- DHA Phase 5 had an AQI of 282.
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