Pakistan, Nov. 5 -- Lahore again topped global air pollution rankings on Thursday as heavy smog blanketed the provincial capital. Official data released by the Punjab Environment Protection Department revealed that the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) reached an alarming 338. Furthermore, environmental monitoring stations recorded severe localized spikes across several prominent residential and commercial sectors. Consequently, health authorities warned that atmospheric conditions have reached hazardous levels threatening public safety. Therefore, administrative bodies are evaluating emergency measures to restrict emission sources across the urban zone.

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