According to estimates, Lahore residents are losing an average of seven years of life span due to air pollution. — Shaiq Hussain and Rick Noack report for The Washington Post. In short:Lahore, known as the "city of gardens," faces severe air pollution, leading to health issues and loss of green spaces. Government measures include school and market closures, traffic restrictions and experimental cloud seeding, yet their effectiveness remains uncertain. Activists and residents criticize these as temporary fixes, urging for more substantial action against underlying causes like deforestation and emissions.

Source: Washington Post December 29, 2023 01:48 UTC