Pakistan is in a race to curb its air pollution crisis, which is triggering fears of a nationwide health emergency. The World Bank recently approved a US$300 million loan to help Pakistan clean the air in the Punjab province. But calls are for faster, bolder action nationwide. Hira Mustafa reports.
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