Pakistan's Lahore ranked world's most polluted city

IANS | November 2, 2026 3:01 PM

Islamabad, Nov 2 (IANS) Lahore has been named the world's most polluted city on Monday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 530 and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations rising to 343 micrograms per cubic metre, local media reported.

Millions in Bangladesh can’t afford to pay for healthcare: Report

IANS | November 1, 2026 8:57 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Millions of people in Bangladesh cannot afford health care. The cost of blood pressure tests, a month’s diabetes medicine or a journey to the nearest hospital can become a financial burden that many families struggle to bear, according to a report in Dhaka-based The Daily Star.