Lahore Ranks 2nd Most Polluted City in the World | AQI 189 | Smog Crisis Returns 2025

Lahore has once again made global headlines as the world’s second most polluted city, according to IQAir’s Air Quality Index (AQI) report. The AQI reading reached 189, marking “very unhealthy” air quality levels — just below Delhi’s 212. The PM2.5 concentration in Lahore was recorded 21.8 times higher than WHO’s safe limit, posing severe health risks. Authorities are warning citizens to avoid outdoor activities, wear masks, and keep windows closed. The Punjab government has deployed smog guns to fight rising pollution levels, while experts stress the urgent need for environmental reforms and industrial regulation. Stay informed with Pulse of the Times for the latest on air pollution in Pakistan, smog control efforts, and environmental health updates. #LahoreSmog #AirPollutionPakistan #LahorePollution #SmogCrisis #IQAir #BreakingNewsPakistan #EnvironmentalCrisis #PM25 #AQIUpdate #LahoreNews #PulseOfTheTimes #PakistanEnvironment