In response to dangerously poor air quality, authorities in Lahore, Pakistan have taken drastic measures to protect residents, particularly children, from respiratory-related illnesses. The air-quality index in Lahore hit a record high over the weekend, prompting the closure of primary schools for a week.
With a population of 14 million people, Lahore has been grappling with toxic gray smog that has sickened tens of thousands, particularly children and the elderly. The government has mandated that everyone in Lahore wear face masks to mitigate the effects of the pollution.
