Pakistan ranked most polluted country in 2025 by Swiss report
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- •The Swiss air quality report identified Pakistan as the country with the worst air pollution levels in 2025.
- •Pakistan’s urban areas are projected to account for the majority of heat-related deaths by 2050.
- •The report was published in March 2026 and includes data collected throughout 2025.
- •Air pollution in Pakistan has been linked to increased respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
- •The ranking places Pakistan ahead of other highly polluted countries in South Asia.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Pakistani government implements stricter air pollution controls air quality could improve, reducing health risks for millions of residents and lowering heat-related mortality in urban areas.
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