Pakistan is ranked as the third most polluted country in 2024 due to severe smog, with nearly two million people needing medical care for pollution-related health issues. The nation's PM2.5 levels are 15 times the WHO's safe limit, driven by various sources including biomass burning and industrial emissions.
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