Karachi continues to experience dangerously high particulate pollution as several monitoring points report severe air quality, placing the city at hazardous levels.
According to recent data, several locations across the city are now considered hazardous, putting residents at significant health risk.
Data shows G3 Engineering Consultants in Karachi District recording PM2.5 at 183, while DG House in DHA Phase 5 measured 172, reflecting widespread unhealthy pollution across southern neighbourhoods.
Zafar Memon in DHA reported a PM2.5 concentration of 166, adding to the growing concern as several Saddar Town locations continue to document persistent and intense particulate levels.
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The NED University City Campus in Saddar Town registered an alarming PM2.5 level of 227, reinforcing a trend of high readings in academic and commercial zones.
Nearby, Fazlee Sons Private Limited recorded pollution levels of 177, while Karachi Zoo in Jamshed Town reported an even higher reading of 228, posing serious risks for visitors and workers.
Additional data from the Climate Action Center in Jamshed Town showed PM2.5 at 209, indicating significant air contamination in areas where environmental monitoring usually remains active.
Urban Unit Karachi in Jamshed Town recorded PM2.5 at 187, while the Urban Resource Center documented a concentration of 195, marking a consistent pattern of poor air quality in central districts.
In Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, Aga Khan University IED logged PM2.5 at 181, whereas the university’s main campus reported an even higher concentration of 189, raising health concerns for students.
Orangi Pilot Project in SITE Town reported PM2.5 at 181, while areas like Gulistan-e-Johar recorded slightly lower yet still harmful levels at 151 from Asif’s monitoring point.
In North Nazimabad Town, Aman Khan Kaka Khail reported PM2.5 at 160, while Malir District’s monitoring by Engr Muzaffar Sir showed levels around 156, indicating widespread exposure.
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The NED Main Campus in Gulshan-e-Iqbal recorded PM2.5 at 189, while Karachi University’s Institute of Space Science and Technology showed slightly lower yet concerning levels at 151.
How many categories are there to measure Air Quality?
AQI 0–50: Good
The air quality is considered excellent, with minimal or no risk to public health. There are no necessary precautions for the general population.
AQI 51–100: Moderate
Air quality is generally acceptable; however, there may be a slight health concern for a small number of individuals who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Active children, adults, and people with respiratory conditions like asthma should consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity.
AQI 101–150: Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Sensitive individuals, such as those with asthma or other respiratory issues, may begin to experience health effects, although the general population is unlikely to be affected. It is advised that active children, adults, and those with respiratory conditions limit extended outdoor exertion.
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AQI 151–200: Unhealthy
Health effects may begin to affect everyone, with sensitive groups potentially experiencing more serious symptoms. Active children and adults, and people with respiratory illnesses should avoid prolonged outdoor activity, while others—especially children—should reduce outdoor exertion.
AQI 201–300: Very Unhealthy
This range signals emergency-level health warnings. The entire population is more likely to experience adverse health effects. Those with respiratory conditions and active individuals should avoid all outdoor activity, while everyone else, particularly children, should limit time spent outdoors.
AQI 300+: Hazardous
Air quality is extremely poor, posing a serious risk to health for everyone. A health alert is in effect, and all outdoor exertion should be avoided by the entire population.
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