Lahore, Delhi choke as air pollution spikes in parts of South Asia

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Air pollution worsened across parts of northern India and neighboring Pakistan as pre-winter smog set in. Lahore was reported as the world's most polluted city, while Delhi authorities imposed measures to curb the hazardous haze.

NEW DELHI/LAHORE, Nov 3 - Air quality deteriorated sharply in parts of northern India and adjoining Pakistan on Tuesday, with the onset of pre-winter smog making Lahore the world's most polluted city and authorities in Delhi imposing curbs to fight the toxic haze over the capital.