{
  "id": 18307061,
  "title": "CM Punjab Orders 100% Ban on Crop Burning to Fight Smog",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/cm-punjab-orders-100-ban-on-crop-burning-to-fight-smog",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:47:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/05/cm-punjab-orders-100-ban-on-crop-burning-to-fight-smog/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a complete prohibition on burning crop residue across the province to combat rising smog levels, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. Speaking at a high-level review meeting with deputy commissioners in Lahore, CM Maryam emphasized the government's commitment to making Punjab an exemplary region. She highlighted the implementation of a district-wise beautification plan, expressing concern over delays in some districts and criticizing DC Okara for insufficient attention to crop burning in his jurisdiction. The CM announced the formation of special task forces for governance and road maintenance, as well as directives for DCs to oversee water filtration plants and ensure hospitals maintain adequate medical facilities. CM Maryam also instructed DCs and ADCs to conduct daily visits to hospitals. Advisor to the CM on the Punjab Performance Management Unit, Shoaib Mirza, presented performance reports on districts such as Gujranwala, Attock, Bahawalpur, Murree, Chakwal, Jhelum, Layyah, and Sahiwal. The CM further pledged to transform Punjab into an encroachment-free province and stressed the importance of joint efforts in addressing encroachments.",
  "summary": "Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed all deputy commissioners to enforce a 100 per cent ban on burning … Read More The post CM Punjab Orders 100% Ban on Crop Burning to Fight Smog appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}