Clara Strandhog reveals that after spending just three hours outside in November, she suffered severe chest pain, compelling her to spend an entire day indoors for recovery.


Lahore: Clara Strandhog, the head of the British High Commission Office in Lahore, has drawn attention to the severe air pollution in the city, emphasizing the urgent need to address the causes, particularly in the transport sector.
In a tweet, Strandhog shared her personal experience, revealing that after spending just three hours outside in November, she suffered severe chest pain, compelling her to spend an entire day indoors for recovery.
Taking to X, she wrote, “After just 3 hours outside in November, I had severe chest pain and I had to spend a whole day inside to recover. Lahoris are breathing these toxins every day. We need to address the causes in the transport sector - the fuel and vehicles that are simply not fit for purpose,”.
After just 3 hours outside in November, I had severe chest pain and I had to spend a whole day inside to recover. Lahoris are breathing these toxins every day. We need to address the causes in the transport sector - the fuel and vehicles that are simply not fit for purpose. https://t.co/d8Dn3yPgeT
— Clara Strandhoj (@CStrandhoj_FCDO) December 27, 2023
Strandhog called for a comprehensive approach to tackle the root causes of air pollution, pinpointing the transport sector's role in the issue. She specifically highlighted the need to address issues related to fuel quality and the fitness of vehicles. The tweet implies that the current state of the transport sector is contributing significantly to the air pollution crisis in Lahore.
As Lahore residents continue to grapple with the daily challenges of poor air quality, there is a growing consensus among environmental advocates, officials, and now international figures like Strandhog, urging swift and effective measures to alleviate this critical issue.
OGRA hikes kerosene oil price
- 7 hours ago
Kazakhstan bans forced marriages and bride kidnapping
- 8 hours ago
Cinema legend Robert Redford dies at 89
- 7 hours ago

Lahore police arrest man for sexually assaulting stepdaughter
- 9 hours ago
FIA cracks down on illegal migration: 13 caught en route to Iran
- 9 hours ago
Luxembourg announces intention to recognize Palestinian state
- 5 hours ago

At least 50 killed after refugee boat catches fire off Libyan coast
- 6 hours ago
India says trade talks with US were ‘positive’
- 5 hours ago
.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Twelve killed in Malaysia landslides after week-long downpour
- 3 hours ago
Wego expands presence in Pakistan, bring more travel choices to local travelers
- 6 hours ago
First ODI: Sidra Ameen’s ton helps Pakistan women set South Africa 256-run target
- 4 hours ago
Asia Cup T20: Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan by 8 runs
- 3 hours ago