Operation against environmental violations in Punjab ahead of harvesting
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to launch a province-wide operation against environmental violations ahead of the crop-harvesting season to curb pollution and enforce environmental regulations. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, which reviewed the performance of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other departments in…
The Punjab government has announced a province-wide operation against environmental violations ahead of the crop-harvesting season to curb pollution and enforce environmental regulations. This decision was made at a meeting chaired by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, who reviewed the performance of various departments in enforcing environmental laws over the past year.
The renewed crackdown aims to address the sharp deterioration in air quality often associated with agricultural activities, industrial emissions, and vehicular pollution during the harvest season. The authorities have intensified field monitoring and are taking stricter legal action against industrial units, construction sites, vehicles, and businesses found violating environmental regulations.
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