{"id":13798,"date":"2026-09-02T08:52:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=13798"},"modified":"2026-09-02T08:52:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:52:42","slug":"punjab-tightens-anti-pollution-drive-smoky-govt-vehicles-to-be-banned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=13798","title":{"rendered":"Punjab tightens anti-pollution drive, smoky govt vehicles to be banned"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a fresh set of measures to curb environmental pollution, including a decision to take off the roads government vehicles with faulty engines and those emitting excessive smoke.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decisions were approved during a meeting chaired by Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, held as part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz\u2019s efforts to tackle air pollution and improve environmental conditions across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of measures aimed at reducing crop-residue burning, authorities have been directed to provide 10,000 Super Seeders to farmers before the start of the harvesting season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government will also provide 150 combine harvesters, 13 transplanters and 500 rice straw shredders to facilitate the proper management of agricultural waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officials briefed the meeting that 9,000 Super Seeders had already been provided to farmers under the chief minister\u2019s initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting also approved a crackdown on crop-residue burning, polluting factories and vehicles emitting excessive smoke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People found burning garbage or plastic in the open will face heavy fines, while action will also be taken against entities involved in practices contributing to air pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more: Traffic police to suspend licences of drivers operating smoke-emitting vehicles<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Punjab government further decided to cancel the contract of any Suthra Punjab company found involved in waste burning, signaling tougher accountability for contractors responsible for waste management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To strengthen enforcement, Safe City cameras will be used to monitor incidents of waste burning and identify individuals or entities contributing to pollution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Authorities have also been directed to ensure strict compliance with environmental standard operating procedures (SOPs) at barbecue outlets and food streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special teams will monitor identified pollution hotspots, while restaurants found violating environmental regulations could face sealing and other punitive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n