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Lahore beats Delhi on pollution chart
Pakistan blames India's Diwali firecrackers for Lahore's air quality.
In brief
Pakistan blames India's Diwali firecrackers for Lahore's air quality. Pakistan claims Diwali firecrackers in India worsened Lahore's air quality, ranking second on global pollution list. Originally reported by India Today.
Lahore pollution ranking
Lahore ranked second on global pollution list with AQI 263.
Pakistan's accusation
Pakistan blames India's Diwali firecrackers for Lahore's air quality.
Delhi pollution levels
Delhi ranked second most polluted city with AQI 188.
PM2.5 levels
Lahore's PM2.5 was 37.2 times WHO guideline.
Punjab minister's statement
Punjab environment minister says pollution improved after afternoon.
India's response
India's ministry did not comment on Pakistan's claims.
What it means
Pakistan claims Diwali firecrackers in India worsened Lahore's air quality, ranking second on global pollution list.
