Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- LAHORE - The city of Lahore once again topped the list of the world's most polluted cities on Friday, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to an alarming 304. The reading places the city in the "hazardous" category, posing severe health risks to millions of residents. Environmental experts have raised serious concerns, warning that prolonged exposure to such air can cause breathing difficulties, heart problems, and other chronic diseases.

Moreover, Pakistan has now overtaken all other nations to become the world's most polluted country, followed closely by India. New Delhi and Faisalabad also recorded dangerous pollution levels, with AQI readings reaching 221. Experts fear that if immediate measures are not taken...