Live AQI for Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and 20 cities across Pakistan — updated every hour.
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Air quality in every city
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Data: Open-Meteo (hourly, US AQI). Readings are for the current hour in Pakistan time and can change quickly with weather and traffic.
Air Quality Index Pakistan — How to Use It
This free Air Quality Index Pakistan checker shows the live US AQI for 20 cities across Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar and Quetta. Pick a city from the menu or tap any card below, and the wave gauge fills to that city’s current AQI level. The colour of the wave tells you the category at a glance, from green for Good air to maroon for Hazardous air.
The tool also shows PM2.5 and PM10, the two pollutants that matter most for health in Pakistan. PM2.5 is the fine dust that reaches deep into the lungs, and PM10 is coarser dust from roads, construction and smoke. Readings come from Open-Meteo and are updated every hour, so the numbers you see are for the current hour in Pakistan time.
What the AQI Numbers Mean
| AQI range | Category | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 50 | Good | Air quality is good. Enjoy outdoor activities. |
| 51 – 100 | Moderate | Acceptable for most people. Sensitive people should take it easier outdoors. |
| 101 – 150 | Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise and wear a mask. |
| 151 – 200 | Unhealthy | Avoid outdoor exercise. Wear a mask outside and keep windows closed. |
| 201 – 300 | Very Unhealthy | Avoid outdoor activity. Wear a mask if you must go outside. |
| 301 – 500 | Hazardous | Stay indoors and keep windows sealed. |
Which Cities Can You Check?
The checker covers Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Hyderabad, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Abbottabad, Murree, Larkana, Sukkur, Mardan, Mingora (Swat) and Gilgit. If the live feed is down for one city, that card shows no live data instead of a made-up number. Tap Refresh data to load the newest hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good AQI in Pakistan?
An AQI of 0 to 50 is Good, and 51 to 100 is Moderate. In winter, Lahore and other Punjab cities often rise well above 150, which is Unhealthy. Check the gauge before planning a morning walk or outdoor exercise.
What is PM2.5?
PM2.5 is fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres. It comes mainly from vehicle exhaust, crop burning, brick kilns and dust. Because the particles are so small, they can reach deep into the lungs, which is why PM2.5 is the main driver of the AQI in Pakistani cities.
How often is the data updated?
The Air Quality Index Pakistan checker loads fresh hourly readings from Open-Meteo every time you open the page, and you can tap Refresh data at any time. The last updated time is shown under the gauge, so you always know how fresh the reading is.
Please note: this tool gives general information only and is not medical advice. If you have asthma, heart disease or another breathing condition, follow your doctor’s advice on poor air days.
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