A thick smog, visible from space, has engulfed Pakistan's Punjab province, leading to record-high pollution levels and prompting strict government measures. Outdoor activities are banned, and shops face early closures as cities like Lahore battle hazardous air quality.

NASA's satellite images reveal toxic black smog engulfing Pakistan, with Lahore and Multan's AQI reaching hazardous levels, prompting government action and widespread health concerns.

Punjab province in Pakistan, especially Multan, faced extreme smog, with AQI levels surpassing hazardous thresholds. (Photo: Reuters)

A recent satellite image from NASA shows a thick blanket of toxic smog covering eastern Pakistan and northern India.

Nasa’s satellite imagery has captured a dense layer of smog engulfing eastern Pakistan and northern India, covering major cities like Lahore and New Delhi. This toxic blanket of grey haze is visible from space and has prompted immediate health concerns,