Lahore, Pakistan, is experiencing unprecedented air pollution, prompting the local government to implement emergency measures, including the closure of primary schools for a week. The air quality index soared to an alarming 1,067, well above the previous record of 1,000. The thick smog, a mix of pollutants and fog, is exacerbated by low-quality diesel emissions and seasonal agricultural burning. Authorities are advising residents to stay indoors, keep windows closed, and wear masks, while also considering further restrictions on vehicles and non-compliant factories. Officials attribute worsening air quality partly to pollution being carried from neighboring India.