Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is scheduled to travel to London for medical treatment on November 5, marking her first foreign visit since assuming office.
Sources indicate that Maryam will seek treatment for a persistent throat infection during her week-long stay, where she will consult with her physician.
Maryam and her father are expected to return to Pakistan on November 13.
This trip coincides with Lahore maintaining its position as the city with the worst air pollution globally. On Sunday morning, Lahore reported an overall air quality index (AQI) of 581, highlighting severe pollution levels. Particularly high readings were recorded in areas like DHA Phase 8, Gulberg, and near Askari 10, with the DHA area reaching an AQI of 1754.
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Smog in Lahore continues to pose serious health risks, causing residents to suffer from respiratory problems, coughing, and eye irritation. Health experts are urging the public to wear glasses and masks to mitigate the harmful effects of the dangerously unhealthy air.
AQI levels above 151 are considered unhealthy, with ratings from 201 to 300 being more harmful and those over 300 classified as extremely hazardous. Despite efforts by the provincial government to reduce smog, Lahore recorded its worst air quality at an AQI of 1067 at 9:30 AM on the previous Saturday, according to Swiss air quality watchdog data.
