Pakistan Blamed for Diwali Smog as Stubble Burning Surge Exposed

Pakistan recently attempted to blame cross-border Diwali celebrations for its severe pollution crisis. However, its own environmental agency data revealed a staggering 16,714 local farm fires as the primary culprit. This massive spike in stubble burning has severely worsened air quality across the region. The revelation highlights the urgent need for domestic agricultural policy reforms to combat escalating smog levels.