Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- Lahore has once again earned the unwanted title of the world's most polluted city, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to a hazardous 292 on Saturday. The worsening smog has significantly reduced visibility and raised serious health concerns for residents across the provincial capital. Authorities have urged citizens to limit outdoor activities and take precautions, especially for children and the elderly.

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According to the Smog Monitoring Center, the sharp rise in air pollution was caused by easterly winds carrying pollutants into the city. Experts warned that without rain or strong wind patterns, particulate matter will remain trapped in the at...