Punjab Orders Strict Action Against Smoking-Emitting Vehicles Ahead of Smog Season

Meanwhile, the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab has ordered rose scrutiny and strict action against heavy transport vehicles and other smoke-emitting vehicles as part of preparations for the upcoming smog season.

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• The directions were issued during a session of EPA Punjab field officers chaired by Director General Environment Punjab Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh.
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EPA Punjab field teams have been directed to coordinate with traffic and transport authorities to identify vehicles producing excessive smoke and emissions and take action against violators. Punjab Sees Decline in Anti-Smog Site Inspections.

Meanwhile, the directions were issued during a session of EPA Punjab field officers chaired by Director General Environment Punjab Abdullah Nayyar Sheikh.

For context, the session reviewed the province's pre-smog enforcement strategy, with the department focusing on controlling major sources of pollution before air quality deteriorates.

Sheikh directed field officers to remain active in their respective jurisdictions, identify pollution hotspots and ensure strict compliance with environmental laws.

For context, the EPA has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards visible smoke and excessive emissions, according to authorities.

Besides vehicles, the department will additionally target other major pollution sources, including brick kilns, industries, construction sites and stone-crushing units.

While action would additionally be taken against industrial units exceeding permissible emission limits, the DG remarked no brick kiln would be allowed to operate without compliant zig-zag technology. Lahore to Suspend Driving Licenses of Operators of Smoke-Emitting Vehicles.

Field teams have further been directed to monitor dust-generating activities, including construction sites, unpaved roads and material storage areas. Authorities will ensure that construction materials are properly covered and transported and that water sprinkling is carried out where necessary.

EPA officers will additionally coordinate with district administrations, local governments and other relevant departments to strengthen enforcement throughout Punjab.

"Pre-smog action is essentially preventive action, " Sheikh remarked. "Our objective is to identify and control pollution sources before they contribute to a severe deterioration in air quality."

Meanwhile, the department has additionally directed its field formations to monitor pollution hotspots, respond to public complaints and submit regular reports on enforcement actions and compliance. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around punjab Orders Strict Action Against Smoking-Emitting Vehicles Ahead of Smog Season point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.