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Microplastic pollution in Indus Water System of Pakistan
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This study documents microplastic pollution across multiple compartments of the Indus River system in Pakistan, one of Asia's major waterways. Microplastics were found in water, sediment, and biological samples throughout the basin. This appears to be a conference abstract or short communication rather than a full research article.
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