# Lahore beats Delhi on pollution chart

> Pakistan blames India's Diwali firecrackers for Lahore's air quality.
- Title: Lahore beats Delhi on pollution chart · India Today | Shortify
- Summary: Pakistan blames India's Diwali firecrackers for Lahore's air quality. Pakistan claims Diwali firecrackers in India worsened Lahore's air quality, ranking…
- Keywords: lahore, delhi, pollution, diwali, firecrackers, aqi, pakistan, india, air quality, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/world/story/lahore-air-pollution-pakistan-blames-diwali-firecrackers-india-3036327-2026-11-10
- Author: India Today World Desk
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:40:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lahore, delhi, pollution, diwali, firecrackers, aqi, pakistan, india, air quality, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan claims Diwali firecrackers in India worsened Lahore's air quality, ranking second on global pollution list.