AQI did not exceed 300 in October for the first time in 5 years in Lahore, Maryam Aurangzeb. 📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways: Senior provincial minister Maryam Aurangzeb has said that in October 2026, Lahore's air pollution recorded a 27 percent reduction compared t. In her statement, Maryam Aurangzeb said that air pollution is a serious public health problem, it is important to review smog in the light o. He explained that NASA's fire detection system detects thermal changes, but not every detection can be considered a separate fire event. Sim. Senior provincial minister Maryam Aurangzeb has said that in October 2026, Lahore's air pollution recorded a 27 percent reduction compared to last year, while for the first time in five years, no day passed when the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeded 300. In her statement, Maryam Aurangzeb said that air pollution is a serious public health problem, it is important to review smog in the light of scientific facts and authentic statistics. The severity of air pollution cannot be determined simply by satellite images or by counting fire incidents. He explained that NASA's fire detection system detects thermal changes, but not every detection can be considered a separate fire event. Similarly, it is not possible to accurately estimate the severity of air pollution from the number of fire incidents on both sides of the border. According to Maryam Aurangzeb, wind direction, temperature and weather conditions also play an important role in Lahore's air pollution, while the accumulation of pollution near the ground in winter would increase the smog. He said that the average rate of PM2. 5 in Lahore was 136. 3 micrograms in October 2025, which decreased to 100. 1 micrograms in October 2026, thereby recording a 27% reduction in average pollution. According to the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative, a reduction in air pollution was also observed at 26 monitoring points in Lahore. Official Wire Source & Legal Disclaimer Read ▼ 📰 Official Source & Legal Provenance: Express News Documented Wire Record Editorial & Legal Notice: Ingested and verified from official journalistic wire (Express News) under applicable press regulations. Full primary documentary sources are permanently archived.