The articles from Pakistan Today and Tribune Latest both highlight significant environmental challenges posed by waste management issues in Pakistan, albeit in different contexts. According to Pakistan Today, medical centres, which are intended to serve public health, ironically contribute to environmental degradation through plastic pollution. The article states that 'a large hospital generates approximately 300 kg of medical waste daily, of which nearly 71 percent is plastic.' This waste, if not properly disposed of, poses a threat to soil, water, and air quality. The rapid increase in the number of medical centres in Pakistan has not been matched by improvements in waste management systems, exacerbating the problem. The sentiment of the article is negative, emphasizing the 'silent threat' posed by medical waste to the environment and public health.