Punjab intensifies province-wide pre-smog enforcement drive

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Punjab has launched a province-wide pre-smog enforcement drive.
Authorities have issued 251 notices and 20 fines against polluters.
Measures include road washing, shoulder repairs, and a ban on crop residue burning.

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The Punjab government has launched a comprehensive pre-smog enforcement drive across the province on the directive of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb confirmed a "zero tolerance" policy against crop residue burning and announced that trolleys without proper covers will be confiscated after September 30. As part of the campaign, authorities have washed 1,122 kilometers of roads, repaired 209 road shoulders, and issued 251 notices and 20 fines against polluters.

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During the ongoing pre-smog campaign in Punjab, authorities have issued 251 notices and imposed 20 fines in actions against various sources of air pollution.

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As part of the ongoing pre-smog enforcement drive in Punjab, authorities have issued 251 notices and imposed 20 fines in actions against sources of air pollution.

5 hours ago

As part of Punjab's ongoing pre-smog enforcement drive, authorities have announced a "zero tolerance" policy against the burning of crop residue. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb also stated that after September 30, any trolleys found operating without proper covers will be confiscated.

The latest update from the campaign noted that 209 road shoulders have now been repaired and constructed to reduce dust.