Through the esteemed column of your prestigious newspaper, I want to draw the attention of the authorities towards the degrading quality and impurity of air. Hardly a day goes by when people escape this unhealthy air. This is not a healthy environment for children, adults and old people. Many respiratory diseases are beginning to flare up. Smog can irritate the eyes, nose and throat. It can worsen existing heart and lung problems or perhaps cause lung cancer with regular long-term exposure. It also results in early death. Studies on ozone show that once it gets into your lungs, it can continue to cause damage even when you feel fine.

This air pollution is caused by thick smoke emitted from big factories and from unmaintained vehicles these gases are poisonous in nature. This mixes with pure air and pollutes it. Factory owners should take responsibility for their actions. I thereby request authorities to take an immediate step and pass a strict law to punish the culprits to take responsibility for the environment by working in a sustainable manner. This will bring relief to all positively.

AFEERA AFTAB,

Lahore.