LAHORE: Dense fog blanketed major motorways in Pakistan’s Punjab province on Tuesday (December 16), prompting authorities to shut down several key routes due to severely reduced visibility and heightened accident risks. Lahore’s air quality was recorded at an alarming 322 AQI at 6 AM (0100 GMT), earning the dubious title of the world’s most polluted city. Frustration mounted among stranded commuters, with Mohammad Naeem venting, “We’ve been waiting since 6 AM.