Karachi air quality index remained largely unhealthy on December 28, 2025, with multiple neighborhoods recording AQI levels above safe limits.
According to the data extracted from live project in Karachi runs by World Air Quality Index, Orangi Town recorded an AQI of 162, while North Nazimabad showed 154, indicating unhealthy air quality conditions that may affect children, elderly people, and those with respiratory issues.
University Road area also reported an AQI reading of 154, placing it in the unhealthy category, while Gulistan-e-Johar recorded 160.
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Malir emerged among the worst-affected areas, recording an AQI of 168, which signals unhealthy air and increased risk for people with asthma, heart disease, and other long-term health conditions.
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 recorded an AQI of 162, while Garden area showed 156, both falling within the unhealthy range according to US AQI standards.
Shahrah-e-Faisal, one of the city’s busiest corridors, reported an AQI of 163, highlighting the role of heavy traffic, emissions, and urban congestion in deteriorating air conditions.
Southern areas showed slightly lower but still concerning readings, with DHA Phase 5 recording an AQI of 152 and Clifton Block 4 showing 158, remaining unsafe for sensitive groups.
The Karachi air quality index forecast for the next three days also indicates fluctuating pollution levels, suggesting that air quality challenges may persist without immediate mitigation measures.
This news report is produced in collaboration with Climate Action Center Karachi.
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.
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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.
