Lahore ranks first among world's most polluted cities

Lahore has ranked first among the world's most polluted cities, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 199. Air quality readings across several parts of the city showed significantly higher pollution levels. The AQI at the CERP Office in Gulberg was recorded at 300, while Kahna Nau reported 244 and Burki Road recorded 224. Model Town registered an AQI of 220, while DHA Phase 6 recorded a reading of 201. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a possibility of rainfall in Lahore today and tomorrow, raising the prospect of changing weather conditions across the city. The minimum temperature is expected to remain around 22 degrees Celsius, while the maximum could reach 31 degrees Celsius. The current temperature was recorded at 25 degrees Celsius. According to meteorological data, wind speed in the city was recorded at five kilometres per hour. Residents are advised to remain mindful of local air quality conditions, particularly in areas where pollution readings are elevated. Several flights from Lahore airport cancelled amid Gulf tensions Several flights from Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport to Gulf destinations were cancelled on Tuesday amid tensions involving Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, according to airport sources. The cancelled flights included a private airline's flight XY318 to Riyadh, Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SV743 and flight RX676, airport sources said. A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight, PK725, bound for Dammam was also cancelled, while the departure of Airblue flight G9 855 to Ras Al Khaimah was called off, according to the sources. The cancellations could cause inconvenience for passengers travelling to the affected destinations. Passengers have been advised to check the latest status of their flights with their respective airlines before leaving for the airport to avoid unnecessary delays. The reasons behind the cancellations have not yet been officially confirmed, and further details were awaited.