The city’s air quality remained at concerning levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 163, placing it in the “unhealthy” category. The concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), one of the most dangerous forms of air pollution, was recorded at 14.6 times higher than the annual guideline value recommended by the World Health Organization. Such elevated levels indicate that the air quality remains far from safe standards, despite occasional fluctuations in pollution readings. Partly cloudy weather, accompanied by improved air quality, was observed in the city on Saturday, while the Meteorological Office forecast similar conditions for the next 24 hours. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) officials, continental air continued to prevail over most parts of the country during last 24 hours. They said mainly cold and dry weather is expected to persist in most regions, whereas hilly areas are likely to experience very cold conditions during the morning and night hours. The lowest temperature on Saturday was recorded in Leh, where the mercury dropped to -08°C, while Lahore recorded a minimum temperature of 12°C.
Lahore’s AQI recorded at 163
Published on: February 15, 2026 2:34 AM