Average AQI recorded at 154 in Lahore

The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 154, placing it in the “unhealthy” category and posing health risks to the general public, particularly children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Feb, 2026) The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 154, placing it in the “unhealthy” category and posing health risks to the general public, particularly children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.

Meanwhile, the concentration of PM2.5 — fine particulate matter that can penetrate deep into the lungs — was measured at 11.9 times higher than the annual guideline value set by the World Health Organization (WHO), highlighting serious concerns over prolonged exposure and its potential impact on public health.