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Pollution in major Pakistani cities

epaselect epa11712842 A boy runs as in the background smoke emits from a pottery factory in Karachi, Pakistan, 10 November 2024. The government of Punjab province, in eastern Pakistan, ordered the closure of all schools from primary to secondary grade in its capital, Lahore, until 17 November due to the high levels of air pollution recorded in recent days, reaching up to 45 times above the level recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). During this period, schools will conduct online classes, and 50 percent of staff in government and private offices will work remotely. The previous week, Lahore recorded the highest levels of air pollution among different cities across the world. EPA/SHAHZAIB AKBER

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