Karachi: Based on the success of the International Conference on Climate Change in Respiration in Pakistan, Dawnmedia announced the air pollution problem.
“The Air We Breathe” will be held on October 11 at the Expo Centre in Lahore Breathing Pakistan – An initiative to combat climate change aims to mobilize citizens to incorporate environmental sustainability into their daily lives.
Air pollution has become one of the most pressing public health and environmental crises facing Pakistan, especially Lahore is no stranger to this phenomenon.
Once famous for its gardens, the city now has the largest city with PM2.5 levels far exceeding who has the security restrictions, Dawnmedia statement said.
“Other major cities including Karachi, Fasarabad and Peshawar are facing similar challenges driven by industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, stubble combustion and poor enforcement of environmental regulations.”
“Vulnerable groups – children, older people and low-income communities bear the greatest burden, with devastating impacts on health, productivity and life expectancy,” it said.
Notable spokespersons are expected to include Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, federal and governor, Supreme Court Justice and Lahore High Court, senior UN officials, global health experts, economists and corporate leaders.
The conference will focus on viable solutions, foster high-level dialogue and provide collective action for clean air in Pakistan. The conference will cover a wide range of topics including government and policy frameworks, clean air, smog and industrial responsibility, judicial activism, public health impacts, national air quality standards, and regional cooperation in transboundary pollution.
The conference is organizing in partnership with the United Nations and the Government of Punjab. The Pakistan Business Council will be a knowledge partner, while IPSOS, CFP and Carbon Track will be a research partner.
The initiative has also been supported by leading commercial stakeholders and several other public and private organizations, including the UK biscuit manufacturer, the Punjab Bank, the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Climate Change, Punjab, Omoda and Jaecoo-Tishat Group and NDMRF, Ohio, “reflecting a strong and growing alliance with strong alliances to send numerous challenges to the high-profile empty acts to make up for the pending stimulus to make up for the suspended air to make up for the suspended air to make up for the suspended air to make up for the suspended air to make up for the challenge.
Posted in Dawn on September 26, 2025
