Every 10 minutes, five people die due to air pollution in Pakistan. These fatalities are preventable and underline an urgent public health crisis affecting cities and communities across the country.
WHO has joined Pakistani authorities and partner organisations at the international conference “The Air We Breathe” in Lahore to discuss coordinated responses. Delegates exchanged perspectives on reducing exposure, improving air quality monitoring and protecting vulnerable populations, emphasising that action now can save lives.
The discussions in Lahore highlighted the need for integrated policies that address emissions, urban planning and health system preparedness. Experts at the conference underscored that air pollution Pakistan is not only an environmental issue but a major driver of illness and premature death that demands cross-sector collaboration.
Participants urged accelerated implementation of practical interventions and stronger public awareness so that preventable deaths can be cut. The conference aimed to translate shared commitments into concrete steps that local and national stakeholders can adopt to improve air quality and protect public health.
