Lahore remained on the top of world's most polluted cities rankings for the second consecutive day amid the intensifying smog crisis in the provincial capital as winter approaches. The

Lahore and Delhi are currently the most polluted cities globally, with Lahore at an AQI of 232 and Delhi at 204. Both cities face 'very unhealthy' air quality due to factors like vehicular emissions,

The AQI measures the concentration of various pollutants in the air, with anything above 100 deemed unhealthy and over 150 considered "very unhealthy."

LAHORE: The capital of Punjab province, Lahore on Tuesday topped the global pollution ranking with an unhealthy air quality level.

For the second time in a week, Pakistan’s Lahore has been ranked as the world’s most polluted city, despite the provincial government’s attempts to tackle smog and air pollution. The provincial capital reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 208,

Punjab province plans artificial rain to combat Lahore's severe smog following an AQI of 394, citing health issues like breathing difficulties. Officials are also pressing for joint efforts with India to tackle cross-border stubble burning and are promoting environmental education among farmers.

Lahore: Pakistan 's cultural city Lahore been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394, and the Pakistan's Punjab government has planned for artificial rain to mitigate smog impact.