Pakistan has declared a health emergency as Lahore's air quality hits alarming levels, affecting millions with respiratory issues. Authorities have implemented urgent measures, including school closures,

As toxic smog continues to grip Lahore, the health condition of the people in Pakistani city continues to deteriorate with over 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections reported in just a single day.

With smog intensity escalating in Lahore at the end of October, affecting its 13 million residents, the Punjab government imposed a “green lockdown” and set up a “smog war room.”