Poor air hits over 20 million people, exposes gaps in long-term pollution control
A view of smog in Punjab province. PHOTO: AFP
More than 20 million people across Punjab were affected by smog and hazardous air quality in 2025, turning the winter months into a prolonged public health crisis.
Lahore bore the brunt, with over 600,000 residents seeking medical treatment for illnesses directly linked to smog. Other major cities, including Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala, collectively reported more than 1.8 million cases, according to health authorities.
Children, the elderly, daily-wage labourers and people w
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