Lahore: Air pollution levels in Lahore have soared to unprecedented heights, with the city's air quality reaching 40 times the World Health Organisation's (WHO) recommended safe limit, sparking public concern and health warnings.

Unprecedented air pollution levels in Pakistan's second-largest city of Lahore prompted authorities to take emergency measures on Sunday, including issuing work-from-home mandates and closing primary schools.

WHO

Primary schools in Lahore will remain closed for a week because of the pollution, according to a government notification.

As a result of the record high pollution, authorities in Lahore have banned school children from outdoor exercises until January 2025, while also halting construction work and restricting office hours for employees of both government and private firms.