{
  "id": 10934283,
  "title": "Industrial Units Fully Equipped With Emission Control Systems in Punjab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/industrial-units-fully-equipped-with-emission-control-systems-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:35:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/30/industrial-units-fully-equipped-with-emission-control-systems-in-punjab/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent verification survey revealed that 1,085 out of 1,087 industrial boiler units operating within the municipal boundaries of Faisalabad have been equipped with emission control systems prior to the upcoming smog season in November. The Environment Protection Department (EPD) claimed that all industrial units had been fitted with such systems, but a former commissioner had reservations and established a committee to validate the data. A third-party assessment was also carried out to examine the installed systems.\n\nOut of the identified 1,087 boiler units, two were gas-fired, while the remaining 1,085 had the necessary emission control and monitoring infrastructure. The survey was conducted jointly with the Industries and Local Government departments and approved by district officials. An additional commissioner stated that the systems were installed during the tenure of the former Deputy Director Environment Faisalabad, Usman Azhar, and contributed to the reduction of smog levels last year. He emphasized the importance of regular maintenance to ensure the systems continue to function effectively and maintain low pollution levels.\n\nAccording to Usman Azhar, when he assumed his role, only around 10 to 20 percent of industrial units had installed emission control systems. The EPF Faisalabad is conducting a pre-smog crackdown, which includes round-the-clock inspections of various industries, such as textile units, paper and board mills, and other factories, to check smoke emissions and confirm the proper functioning of the systems. Additionally, inspections have been expanded to cover commercial kitchens, barbecue restaurants, and joint vehicular emission testing is being conducted with the City Traffic Police.\n\nThe administration's pre-smog action plan consists of seven key points, which include live CCTV monitoring of industrial emissions connected to the Punjab Clean Air Watch. The officials stressed that consistent monitoring and maintenance of emission control systems are crucial to maintain compliance and help curb air pollution during the smog season.",
  "summary": "A verification survey has found that 1,085 of the 1,087 industrial boiler units operating within Faisalabad’s municipal limits have been … Read More The post Industrial Units Fully Equipped With Emission Control Systems in Punjab appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}