This smog is not just Lahore's creation, it's a regional problem: air pollution from India and other areas blows over the city and is held in by the topography. This phenomenon underscores a harsh truth: air pollution does not distinguish between boundaries. Studies have shown that exposure to high levels of air pollution impairs educational outcomes and future earning potential. The lack of global accountability in addressing cross-border pollution makes it clear that this is not just Lahore's problem. Lahore's suffocating truth is a shared crisis.

Source: The Express Tribune November 23, 2024 08:06 UTC