Karachi’s air quality showed further improvement on Friday, March 13, with most parts of the city reporting safe to moderate conditions, although one major corridor continued to experience elevated pollution levels.
According to the latest readings recorded at 6:00 PM on March 13, 2026, several areas across Karachi reported moderate to good AQI levels, indicating relatively breathable air for residents.
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North Nazimabad and University Road recorded an AQI of 97 and 91, remaining in the “Moderate” category, while Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 14 reported a healthier reading of 77.
DHA Phase 5 enjoyed the cleanest air among the monitored locations with an AQI of 47, falling in the “Good” category.
However, Shahra-e-Faisal recorded an AQI of 168, placing it in the “Unhealthy” category and highlighting localized pollution concerns in one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors.
Despite the spike in one area, overall air quality across Karachi improved compared to the previous day, with most districts maintaining safe and breathable conditions.
The three-day air quality forecast for Karachi indicates that conditions may remain mostly moderate, with the AQI expected to reach 121 on March 14, 104 on March 15, and 83 on March 16, suggesting gradual improvement in the city’s air quality over the coming days.
The forecast suggests that air quality may remain in the “Moderate” range over the next few days, indicating generally manageable conditions for most residents.
Karachi Air Quality
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.
