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Air pollution and the elites

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Lahore is among the cities with the worst air pollution in the world; Islamabad is catching up; and even Karachi, despite its proximity to the sea and to the sea breeze, is impacted. The consequences of air pollution are well known. Breathing the cocktail of toxic chemicals affects the membranes in the nose and lungs, restricts the absorption of oxygen and also enters into the blood and other organs. It is associated with strokes, cardiovascular…

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Air pollution and the elites

Lahore is among the cities with the worst air pollution in the world; Islamabad is catching up; and even Karachi, despite its proximity to the sea and to the sea breeze, is impacted. The consequences of air pollution are well known. Breathing the cocktail of toxic chemicals affects the membranes in the nose and lungs, restricts the absorption of oxygen and also enters into the blood and other organs. It is associated with strokes, cardiovascular…

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Punjab Launches Major Air Pollution Control Plan

The World Bank has approved a $300 million loan for the Punjab Clean Air Program (PCAP) to address worsening pollution. The initiative aligns with Punjab’s Smog Mitigation Action Plan (SMAP) and aims to cut PM2.5 pollution by 35% over the next decade. Punjab, especially Lahore, faces severe smog every winter due to vehicle emissions, industrial pollution, and crop burning. The program introduces 5,000 super seeders to curb residue burning, 600 e…

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