Pakistan’s cultural city Lahore has 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.

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,

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

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,

Hazardous smog has led to widespread health issues among the city residents, including coughing, breathing difficulties, eye irritation, and skin infections

Earlier on October 12, Lahore also reported the worst air quality globally, alarming environmental officials about an early start to the smog season. Last year, the city first topped the list of the most polluted cities in the final week of October during the smog season.

According to an advisory issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Tuesday (Oct 22), foggy and smoggy conditions are common from November to mid-December as the country enters its winter months.