Pakistan is currently grappling with a severe pollution crisis, with Air Quality Index (AQI) levels exceeding 1000 in multiple cities. Lahore previously recorded an AQI of 1300, but now Multan has reached an alarming 2135 AQI,

A high alert was issued after Multan, largest city in Pakistan's Punjab province, recorded an abnormally high Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of over 2,000, reported Dawn.Parks, museums and schools across Punjab were declared to be closed until November 17 to deal with unprecedented and dangerous levels of pollution.

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Multan is currently the world's most polluted city, with smog reaching hazardous levels, forcing authorities to implement emergency measures while residents face a severe health crisis.

LAHORE: Multan topped Pakistan’s most polluted cities for the second consecutive day on Saturday, with the air quality index (AQI) reaching 1,914 in the early hours. In Lahore, the AQI remained consistently hazardous over the last 24 hours, peaking at 970, briefly ranking it the most polluted city in the world.

Lahore: As smog blindfolded Lahore and Multan in Pakistan, their Air Quality Index as per Swiss live air quality monitor rose to 760 and 1,914, The News reported. Multan became the world's most polluted city in the country,

Educational institutions and schools up to higher secondary have been closed until November 17. The government has also ordered museums and parks to remain closed till November 17