Smog-free Lahore.

When people think of taking a morning walk for startAing off their day with some fresh air, the only thing that stops them nowadays is the smog out in naAture destroying thousands of reaAsons to motivate a person to rise early, sit outside, and be positive. Lahore and several other cities have been seeing an increase in air pollution. With an estimated 110 million inhabitants, Punjab is the most populous province in PakiAstan. The situation in Lahore right now, however, is particularly conAcerning as the city's fine particle count has been climbing steadily well beyond the WHO's air qualAity guideline values. Numerous health issues, such as asthma, lung damage, bronchial infections, strokes, heart issues, and a shortAer life expectancy, are brought on by frequent or prolonged expoAsure to hazardous air.

Lahore, which is ironically reAferred to as the 'city of gardens,' has been miserably strangling on toxic air in the lack of comprehenAsive and consistent attempts to tackle air pollution. To alleviate the suffering of smog for the peoAple of Punjab, particularly Lahore, all efforts should be commended. Certain measures should be takAen with regard to...