Zoya Ejaz , Faizan Masood , Arsalan Nadeem , Abdullah Ahmed , Eeman Ahmad , Mahrukh Chaudhry
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This article discusses the growing burden of smog in Pakistan, tracing its origins to vehicular emissions, industrial pollutants, and agricultural practices. It highlights current national initiatives and advocates for enhanced government interventions to mitigate smog's adverse effects on ocular health. It also emphasizes the need for collective action to safeguard ocular health amid rising smog pollution in Pakistan.