Pakistan closes schools in Lahore as air pollution reaches dangerous levels

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Lahore, Pakistan, is closing primary schools for a week due to record-high air pollution levels. The provincial government announced the decision as the city's air quality reached "dangerous" levels. The smog in Lahore, home to 14 million people, is caused by traffic emissions, crop burning, and winter weather conditions. The city has been ranked as the most polluted in the world. Authorities are advising residents to stay indoors to avoid health risks associated with the severe air quality.


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