Pak: Punjab smog crisis deepens as Bahawalpur records 469 AQI
Nov 21, 2025
Punjab cities, including Lahore, faced hazardous smog levels, with AQI readings reaching extreme highs. Authorities blamed poor compliance with smog rules at construction sites. Punjab's EPA and Police launched a major crackdown, issuing fines, arrests, and challans, while enforcing strict penalties to curb pollution.