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Pakistan Air Pollution: Lahore's Air Quality Crisis Worsens, Prompting School Closures

Pakistan Air Pollution: Lahore's Air Quality Crisis Worsens, Prompting School Closures

In Pakistan, schools have been closed in the main cities of Punjab province, including the capital Lahore, until November 17 in a bid to lower children's exposure to pollution, especially during the morning commute when it is often at its highest. This comes as the UN Children's Agency warned that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province is in danger due to air pollution, which experts say has become a fifth season in recent years. Watch in for more details!