Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore ranked most polluted place in the world

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Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore ranked most polluted place in the world

Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore has been ranked the most polluted place in the world – as it chokes under a thick cloud of winter smog.

The Swiss air monitor index IQ Air said it had reached hazardous levels – more than 48 times the World Health Organisation’s guideline value.

Lahore’s smog has been made worse by crop burning, emissions from vehicles and industrial pollution.

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Date: October 31, 2025