With Lahore’s AQI at 1,900, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb advised parents to mask children and urged residents to stay indoors. The government has also restricted three-wheelers, halted construction in certain areas, and issued health advisories.
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Aurangzeb linked Lahore’s air quality issues to pollution from India, emphasizing the need for dialogue and coordination with Pakistan’s foreign ministry.
Like Delhi, Lahore experiences worsened winter air pollution from temperature inversion, which traps pollutants and prolongs the smog season.
Swift actions by Lahore’s administration highlight the crisis’s severity, urging regional cooperation to combat seasonal air pollution affecting millions.
(By Ankita Singh, Web Team at C6N)
 of 1,900 on Saturday, making it the most polluted city globally, according to IQAir. The hazardous pollution levels have led authorities to implement emergency measures, including the closure of primary schools for a week and a 50% work-from-home policy for office employees.Senior Minister of Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb advised parents to ensure children wear masks and urged residents to stay indoors, as a thick smog envelops the city. The government has also restricted three-wheelers, halted construction in certain areas, and issued health advisories.){kind=link}