Worsening situation of smog in Pakistan: A tale of three cities.

Lahore, Faisalabad and Gujranwala, the most populous and polluted cities of Punjab, are facing the worsening issue of smog which returns every winter with a greater intensity. Major contributing factors are immense traffic pollution, crop burning and industrialization. These have led to major health issues including lungs, eyes, skin and heart problems. Although the government has taken some measures to mitigate these dangerous effects of smog but they have proven to be of little significance. Major efforts are still needed and public cooperation will play the most significant role in combating this issue. We aim to highlight this alarming situation to the relevant authorities so that the true gravity of this problem can be understood and anti-smog efforts can be accelerated.