Opening ceremony of the 7th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development held at Mehran University

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 Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Hyderabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th February, 2025) The opening ceremony of the 7th International Conference on Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development organized by Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, was held. Addressing the opening ceremony, Energy Sector Expert Engineer Irfan Ahmed said that an environmentally friendly energy transition is taking place, electricity is being generated from wind and solar energy, there are many wind power generation projects in Sindh and wind power is also cheap. He said that if the equipment is made in Pakistan, the cost of the projects will be reduced because at present most of the equipment is being purchased from abroad. He said that Pakistan has a lot of natural and natural sources and resources to generate environmentally friendly energy, but we are not using them properly. Engineer Irfan Ahmed said that due to the cost of buying equipment for wind power generation pr...
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Pakistan joins 5 countries with worst air quality

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 Air pollution poses significant public health risks, leading to an increase in unexpected deaths

Tuesday, December 24, 2024


Islamabad (UrduPoint News International / Sputnik - 24 December 2024) Pakistan has joined the top 5 countries with the worst air quality. Islamabad and Peshawar face significant public health risks due to air pollution. According to the report, the country’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) in 2023 was 160, with PM 2.5 levels 14.7 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended limit.


This was revealed in a recent study titled The Deadly Health Impacts of Air Pollution by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI). The study said that only through targeted policies, robust data collection and public health measures can the country reduce the burden of air pollution and protect the health of its citizens.


The study, led by Dr Razia Safdar, Senior Policy Advisor at the Center for Health Policy and Innovation, examined the health impacts of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) on residents of Islamabad and Peshawar. The study used the WHO’s AirQ+ tool to estimate health outcomes. The results highlighted the stark reality of the impact of air pollution on life expectancy, mortality, and the spread of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The report states that PM 2.5, airborne particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, are the most dangerous form of air pollution due to their ability to penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, causing serious health problems. The report emphasizes the need to address the serious health impacts of prolonged exposure to high levels of pollution. Air pollution causes about 256,000 premature deaths in Pakistan annually and shortens life expectancy by about 4 years. Vulnerable populations, including children, the elderly, pregnant women, people with pre-existing conditions such as asthma and heart disease, are among the most affected.

The study focused on two Pakistani cities, Islamabad and Peshawar. The results showed a link between high levels of PM 2.5 and various health conditions. The study conducted in Peshawar found that a large number of deaths from coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and lung cancer are due to air pollution. Islamabad also showed worrying trends. PM 2.5 increased the rate of death from respiratory diseases and heart disease. This suggests that short-term exposure to high levels of PM 2.5 can cause acute respiratory infections (ARI) and increase the risk of chronic conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Long-term exposure to fine particles increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and cancer.

The report emphasizes the need for more local data and better monitoring of air quality to accurately assess health risks. WHO’s AirQ Plus tool enabled researchers to project health outcomes despite the lack of city-level specific health data for mortality and morbidity. The study also emphasizes a multi-pronged approach to combat air pollution, including strong recommendations to strengthen air quality monitoring systems, update health data, and link air pollution control measures to broader public health strategies. Dr. Razia Safdar emphasized clean technology and strict emission standards in the industrial and transportation sectors. The recent approval of the National Clean Air Policy (NCAP) in 2023 is a step in the right direction, but it is important that provincial governments adopt air quality action plans, especially for cities.

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