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Pakistan Confronts Air Pollution Crisis at Landmark Breathe Conference
11 Oct
Summary
- Pakistan ranks 3rd most polluted country globally
- Lahore's annual smog crisis forces residents to use air purifiers
- Conference brings together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders
Pakistan is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis, ranking as the world's 3rd most polluted country according to the World Population Review 2025. The nation also tops Germanwatch's Climate Risk Index 2025, indicating it is the country most ravaged by climate change over the past three decades.
In response to this pressing environmental emergency, DawnMedia is hosting a critical conference titled "The Air We Breathe: A Focused Conference on Air Pollution" in Lahore on October 11th, 2025. The event brings together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to confront one of Pakistan's most urgent challenges.
The conference will feature high-level discussions on governance, financing, and regional cooperation to tackle the country's air quality crisis. Key topics include developing a national air quality management framework, exploring diplomatic solutions to cross-border pollution, and addressing the health impacts of toxic air. The event has garnered broad political support, with endorsements from government figures, opposition voices, and civil society stakeholders.
As Pakistan braces for its annual air quality emergency with the onset of winter, this landmark conference aims to translate environmental pledges into tangible, long-term action to improve the nation's air quality and safeguard the health of its citizens.
