Lahore faces severe air pollution, with AQI exceeding 1,000. Pakistan blames India’s crop residue burning and urges joint action on smog. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb calls for regional cooperation between India and Pakistan to combat the crisis.
High cost of living in Islamabad and Delhi. Summer heat from climate change increases energy costs. Need to promote solar rooftops for cost savings and environmental benefits.
In northwest Pakistan, residents face perilous conditions as they resort to transporting natural gas in large plastic bags, known as "walking bombs," due to infrastructure deficiencies and soaring energy prices.