Kot Addu tops Punjab pollution index, Lahore ranks...

Summary

• LAHORE: Air pollution remained a concern across Punjab on Wednesday, with Kot Addu recording the province’s highest Air Quality Index (AQI) at 183, while Lahore posted a reading of 143, according to the Environment Protection Agency.
• Sahiwal recorded an AQI of 162, while Multan and Pakpattan both registered 159.
• Sheikhupura recorded an AQI of 147, placing it ahead of Lahore, which ranked 12th.

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LAHORE: Air pollution remained a concern across Punjab on Wednesday, with Kot Addu recording the province’s highest Air Quality Index (AQI) at 183, while Lahore posted a reading of 143, according to the Environment Protection Agency.

Kot Addu topped the list of cities monitored for air quality, followed by Vehari at 171 and Jhelum at 169. Sahiwal recorded an AQI of 162, while Multan and Pakpattan both registered 159. Gujranwala stood at 157, Dera Ghazi Khan at 154 and Bhakkar at 153.