Parks, zoo, schools close in Pakistan as residents choke on record-breaking smog

Authorities in eastern Pakistan have closed parks and museums due to severe smog, with schools and government offices already shut in Punjab province, including Lahore. Over 30,000 people have been treated for respiratory issues, and the city has recorded dangerously high Air Quality Index readings, prompting health officials to advise wearing face masks. Urgent calls have been made for long-term solutions to the pollution problem to prevent further disruptions to education and public health.

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