The Lahore High Court has taken a significant step towards addressing the issue of polythene bags in Punjab. Following a hearing against factories and brick kilns contributing to pollution, Justice Shahid Karim issued a written order based on petitions filed by Citizen Haroon Farooq and others. In the issued order, the court directed all Deputy…
The Punjab Environment Protection Department aims to mark World Earth Day on Monday, April 22, 2024. Ansar Abbas Siyaal, Assistant Director of the department, stated in a press release that preparations have been underway to observe the day. The primary goal is to educate people about the environmental threats facing our planet. Siyaal emphasized the…
Last date: April 29, 2024 The Punjab government has announced an opportunity for students to apply for electric and petrol bikes under the Punjab Chief Minister’s scheme. The deadline for applications is April 29. Deputy Commissioner Multan, Rizwan Qadeer, emphasized that providing bikes to students would not only tackle pollution but also empower them. A…
In Lahore, the court made some important decisions about the environment. Three officers from the environment department didn’t do their job properly, so the Lahore High Court told the department to replace them. These officers were supposed to deal with pollution problems, but they didn’t do it well. The court told the head of the…
The Punjab Government is taking big steps to fight pollution, especially smog. They decided to ban plastic bags all over Punjab. This decision came during a meeting led by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, where they talked about how to get rid of smog. Marriyum Aurangzeb said the ban on plastic bags will start on…
In the quest for cheap energy resources, warmth or disposal of waste, some individuals resort to burning various substances, including household oils like Mobil oil. However, this seemingly convenient solution poses significant health risks that are often overlooked. Mobil oil, like many other petroleum-based products, releases harmful emissions when burned. These emissions contain a mixture…
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz initiated the ‘Plant For Pakistan’ campaign, planting 109,000 saplings in a minute, setting a new record. Provincial Minister Malik Sohaib launched Punjab’s largest plantation drive on World Forests Day. Around 13,000 students joined, planting 109,000 plants within 60 seconds. Despite not being recognized by Guinness, the campaign aimed to combat…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) made a decision on Friday. It said that restaurants not obeying the government’s anti-smog rules must pay a fine of Rs50,000. Also, cafes that break the rules will be closed down. This ruling comes because many cities in Punjab, especially Lahore, are covered in harmful smog. This happened as the…
To tackle the unhealthy air in Punjab caused by smog, the Lahore High Court has instructed all schools in the region to shut on Saturdays until the end of January. This decision comes after the interim Punjab government made it mandatory for people in ten districts to wear face masks when going out. Despite earlier…