'Dear Pakistan, move to Karachi': Bilawal advises smog-hit Pakistanis
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari interacts with students in Islamabad on January 29, 2024. SCREENGRAB
Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday to share the real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) readings from various cities across Pakistan. While sharing the figures he wrote, "Dear Pakistan, move to Karachi."
In various city areas on Monday, the AQI levels range from 565 to as high as 1,045, but this was significantly lower than the 1,900 level the index touched in places earlier this month. A score of 0-50 is considered good.
Lahore's residents are urged to limit outdoor activities, use air purifiers where possible, and wear masks to reduce exposure to airborne pollutants. The Punjab Environmental Department is expected to adjust lockdown measures as necessary.