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Lahore smog soars; Faisalabad’s AQI crosses 1,000

Lahore smog soars; Faisalabad’s AQI crosses 1,000

IQAir ranks Lahore # 1. Globally for poor air quality with AQI 563. PM2.5 at 357 µg/m³—about 71x WHO guideline. Faisalabad posts an ‘extremely hazardous’ AQI near 1037. New Delhi (247) and Beijing (215) also in ‘Very Unhealthy’ range. Karachi records AQI 154 (‘Unhealthy’). Punjab deploys anti-smog guns and targets crop fires and smoke-belching vehicles. Experts cite seasonal inversion and emissions as key drivers. Doctors urge masks and limited outdoor activity.

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Lahore tops global pollution index as smog chokes city

Lahore tops global pollution index as smog chokes city

IQAir lists Lahore’s AQI at a hazardous 349 and PM2.5 at 249.5 µg/m³. Doctors report rising respiratory and eye complaints citywide. Seasonal weather, traffic, industry and crop burning worsen smog. Karachi places fifth globally; New Delhi also faces severe pollution. Punjab deploys monitoring centre and anti-smog guns at hotspots.

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Pakistan’s Polio Cases Hit 30 After New KP Case Confirmed

Pakistan’s Polio Cases Hit 30 After New KP Case Confirmed

A new WPV1 case in Torghar lifts Pakistan’s 2025 total to 30. KP leads the count with 19 cases, followed by Sindh with nine. September surveillance found 44 positive sewage samples out of 127. Authorities press on with campaigns reaching 44m+ children and a South KP drive.

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WHO sounds alarm on youth vaping surge in Pakistan

WHO sounds alarm on youth vaping surge in Pakistan

WHO reports youth vaping is climbing in Pakistan. Global smoking rates are falling but Pakistan lags targets. About 30 million adults use tobacco; 160,000 deaths yearly. Regulatory gaps and marketing fuel teen uptake. Experts urge taxes, ad curbs and stronger enforcement.

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