Lahore: Pakistan 's cultural city Lahore been declared the most polluted city in the world, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394, and the Pakistan's Punjab government has planned for artificial rain to mitigate smog impact.

Lahore has been named the most polluted city in the world yet again, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394 recorded on Monday. The AQI measures

For the second time in a week, Pakistan’s Lahore has been ranked as the world’s most polluted city, despite the provincial government’s attempts to tackle smog and air pollution. The provincial capital reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 208,

Punjab province plans artificial rain to combat Lahore's severe smog following an AQI of 394, citing health issues like breathing difficulties. Officials are also pressing for joint efforts with India to tackle cross-border stubble burning and are promoting environmental education among farmers.

Authorities in Lahore, the capital of Punjab, have decided to implement artificial rain as a measure to tackle the city's rising smog levels. According to sources, preparations for the artificial rain are already underway as part of efforts to curb smog and combat increasing air pollution. Experts have been consulted for the initiative.

The AQI measures the concentration of various pollutants in the air, with anything above 100 deemed unhealthy and over 150 considered "very unhealthy."

Lahore, Pakistan's cultural hub, has earned the unfortunate title of the world's most polluted city, with an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 394. This hazardous level of pollution poses severe health risks,