Lahore High Court Orders Ban on Smoke-Emitting Vehicles to Combat Smog

In a bid to tackle environmental and public health issues, the Lahore High Court has mandated a ban on vehicles emitting excessive smoke. This ruling was made during a hearing on petitions aimed at eradicating smog, with Justice Shahid Karim presiding over the session.

Justice Karim directed immediate actions against vehicles contributing to air pollution, instructing the traffic police to enforce the ban rigorously. “Traffic police should take action against smoke-emitting vehicles and inform the department concerned,” the court ruled, emphasizing the need for strict compliance and prompt reporting of violations.

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The court also tasked the motorway police with addressing fire incidents along motorways, stressing the importance of controlling such fires. “There are a lot of fires in the motorway environs, which should be controlled,” stated the court. The motorway inspector general (IG) was ordered to ensure these directives are implemented, with potential contempt of court actions for non-compliance.

In related developments, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Punjab submitted a comprehensive report on heat stroke incidents, detailing ongoing efforts to mitigate the effects of extreme heat. The PDMA has initiated a heat stroke awareness campaign to educate the public on preventive measures.

Additionally, the PDMA reported that 20 water bowsers, each with a capacity of 12,500 liters, have been dispatched to Cholistan to alleviate the water scarcity crisis affecting local residents.