Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, is facing a major air pollution problem.
Rapid urbanization and population growth have led to increased vehicular and industrial activity, worsening air quality.
[3] Air pollution levels in Peshawar are 12 to 16 times higher than the World Health Organization (WHO) quality guidelines.
Peshawar's population is at high risk of lung damage from smog, which can trigger dormant tuberculosis.
[3] The major sources of pollution in Peshawar are transport, industry, domestic solid fuel use, municipal waste burning and dust.