Experts say that because arch-rivals India and Pakistan face similar environmental problems—choking smog, intense heat, and devastating floods—there is a unique but untapped potential for cooperation.
Every winter, the polluted smog that crosses their border suffocates the neighboring countries.
The nations, which together account for a fifth of the world’s population, usually accuse one another of causing smog to blow into their respective regions. However, the eastern and most populated province of Punjab in Pakistan saw record levels of pollution this year, which prompted the regional government to ask for “regional climate diplomacy” in a rare overture.
As winter arrives in Lahore on November 6, 2024, the Minar-i-Pakistan is visible through smog-covered skies caused by excessive air pollution. — APP
One can observe the Minar-i-Pakistan.
