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Toxic air quality in Pakistan's Lahore hits hazardous levels

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Thick smog blanketed Lahore on Saturday, pushing the Air Quality Index to a hazardous 412, according to IQAir. Residents complained of respiratory problems and urged the government to act. Officials said the worsening pollution was caused by vehicle emissions, industrial smoke and cross-border haze from agricultural burning and Diwali firecrackers in India.

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