With AQI Of 306, Pakistan's Lahore Declared As World's Most Polluted City
Pakistan's Lahore has been declared the world's most polluted city after its air quality index (AQI) dropped to 306, six-times over the limit. The data was provided by a Swiss company IQAir, which records the global AQI. Moreover, it has indicated Lahore’s AQI as ‘hazardous’. Experts fear the poor air quality would harm the population amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan’s Karachi also secured 7th Spot in the top 10 list.