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Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore

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Record-high air pollution in Pakistan 's Punjab province prompts authorities to close additional schools and keep government employees at home.

Lahore remained the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday with Air Quality Index readings of over 1,100 .

Officials urged residents to voluntarily wear face masks and avoid unnecessary travel.

Officials are also looking into methods to induce artificial rainfall to combat the pollution.

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English

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63

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