Smoke-emitting vehicles fined in Lahore
LAHORE: During the current month in Lahore, as many as 1,763 smoke-emitting vehicles were fined, while a total penalty of Rs5.5 million was imposed. During the same period, 739 vehicles were impounded and overloaded vehicles were offloaded in Lahore. Furthermore, 2,018 industrial units were inspected across the Lahore division, resulting in 41 units and 146 restaurants being sealed for causing…
During October 2026, Lahore authorities took significant action against smoke-emitting vehicles, fining 1,763 vehicles and imposing a total penalty of Rs5.5 million. Additionally, 739 vehicles were impounded due to overloading, and 2,018 industrial units were inspected, leading to the sealing of 41 units and 146 restaurants for pollution.
The enforcement also extended to agricultural areas, with crop residue burning resulting in eight FIRs and a fine of Rs240,000. These actions were part of a Lahore Commissioner Nauman Yousuf-led meeting aimed at curbing pollution in the city.
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