--- title: "Lahore ranks as world’s most polluted city as AQI reaches 204" description: "Most outlets reported that Lahore has topped global pollution rankings, citing AQI levels of 204 or above. Daily Times noted the AQI crossing 180 and mentioned areas with readings above 200, while Daily Pakistan (English) led with Lahore’s ranking as the most polluted city and the specific AQI of 204. Both emphasized the deteriorating air quality but framed the severity slightly differently, with Daily Pakistan using more definitive language about Lahore’s global position." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/10759-lahore-ranks-as-world-s-most-polluted-city-as-aqi-reaches site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Lahore ranks as world’s most polluted city as AQI reaches 204 pakistan · updated 27 Sep 2026, 10:56 AM PKT · 25–27 Sep 2026 · 4 articles from 3 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 3 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported Lahore reaching an AQI of 204 and being named the most polluted city globally. Daily Times led with the AQI crossing 180 and noted some areas exceeding 200, while Daily Pakistan (English) highlighted the city’s ranking and the recorded AQI of 204. Both emphasized the deteriorating air quality and its impact on residents. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 26 Sep 2026 — Lahore air pollution rises as AQI hits 187 across city (1 outlet) - **24 News HD** — [Lahore air pollution rises as AQI hits 187 across city](https://www.24newshd.tv/27-Sep-2026/lahore-air-pollution-rises-aqi-hits-187-across-city) · 27 Sep 2026, 10:56 AM PKT > Lahore’s AQI climbed to 187 as pollution levels remained high across the city, while Islamabad was set to experience hot and dry weather, reported the 24News HD TV channel on Sunday. ### 25 Sep 2026 — Lahore ranks as world’s most polluted city as AQI reaches 204 (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Lahore has topped global pollution rankings, citing AQI levels of 204 or above. Daily Times noted the AQI crossing 180 and mentioned areas with readings above 200, while Daily Pakistan (English) led with Lahore’s ranking as the most polluted city and the specific AQI of 204. Both emphasized the deteriorating air quality but framed the severity slightly differently, with Daily Pakistan using more definitive language about Lahore’s global position. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Lahore ranks as world’s most polluted city as AQI reaches 204](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/26-Sep-2026/lahore-ranks-as-worlds-most-polluted-city-as-aqi-reaches-204) · 26 Sep 2026, 9:45 AM PKT > LAHORE – Lahore has once again topped the list of the most polluted cities, with air quality remaining a major concern for residents. Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 204, with several areas of the city reporting concerning levels of air pollution. Paragon City recorded an AQI of 271, followed by Barki […] - **Daily Times** — [Lahore AQI crosses 180 amid worsening pollution](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1558226/lahore-aqi-crosses-180-amid-worsening-pollution/) · 25 Sep 2026, 6:44 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > Lahore has topped the global pollution ranking as air quality continues to deteriorate across the city. Pollution levels rose sharply in several areas, with some locations recording AQI readings above 200. At 1:30pm, Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index stood at 179. Global air-quality monitors also recorded rising pollution levels across the city this week. The […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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