Islamabad, Nov 10 (UNI) Air pollution in Pakistan is touching new heights, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) witnessing massive deterioration in cities such as Multan and Lahore in the country’s Punjab province, recording AQI of over 1,900.
On Friday, Multan ended up becoming the most polluted city in the world on Friday, recording an AQI of 2100, with no relief in sight and the helplessness of authorities in combatting the pollution.
Authorities have ordered parks, museums and schools across Punjab to remain closed till November 17, as a measure to tackle the situation.