Islamabad, Nov 15: Pakistan’s Top 8 Most Polluted Cities Ranked. According to a recent survey on air quality, Multan has an alarming Air Quality Index (AQI) of 810, making it the most polluted city in Pakistan. With an AQI of 732, Lahore comes in second, making Punjab’s cities among the most polluted in the nation.
Residents are at considerable risk for health problems due to the “hazardous” air quality indicated by this high AQI rating. Peshawar (242 AQI), Islamabad (256 AQI), and Rawalpindi (278 AQI) are other cities that are also experiencing poor air quality. The largest city in Pakistan, Karachi, had an unhealthy pollution index (AQI) of 204.
| Rank | City | Province | US AQI |
| 1 | Multan | Punjab | 810 |
| 2 | Lahore | Punjab | 732 |
| 3 | Rawalpindi | Punjab | 278 |
| 4 | Islamabad | Islamabad | 256 |
| 5 | Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 242 |
| 6 | Karachi | Sindh | 204 |
| 7 | Haripur | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 187 |
| 8 | Abbottabad | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 176 |
According to the report, there are serious air quality issues in several Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cities, notably Haripur (187 AQI) and Abbottabad (176 AQI). These cities’ hazardous air pollution levels have sparked worries about public health, especially for susceptible populations including children, the elderly, and people with respiratory conditions.
As the nation’s environmental circumstances worsen and affect the health of its citizens, the increasing pollution levels highlight the urgent need for comprehensive air quality measures.
