Punjab has stepped up its battle against worsening air pollution, launching stricter enforcement operations across the province. Authorities have sealed 35 industrial units and brick kilns for violating environmental regulations. Moreover, officials have demolished several facilities and imposed millions of rupees in fines.
The crackdown targets industrial pollution, brick kilns, substandard plastic manufacturing and commercial cooking points. Meanwhile, the provincial administration has directed district authorities to strengthen enforcement and prevent further environmental damage.
Maryam Nawaz Directs District Administrations to Intensify Anti-Smog Operations
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has instructed district administrations across Punjab to take effective measures against pollution. These directions aim to strengthen the province’s ongoing anti-smog campaign and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
During the past 24 hours, enforcement teams inspected hundreds of locations. Consequently, several industrial facilities and brick kilns faced sealing or demolition for violating environmental standards.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb shared details of the latest enforcement activities. The figures highlight the scale of inspections and action taken against polluting businesses.
11 Industrial Units Sealed, Two Demolished
Authorities inspected 272 industrial units across Punjab during the latest operation. Following these inspections, officials sealed 11 facilities and demolished two others over environmental violations.
Furthermore, authorities imposed fines totalling Rs1.3 million on the businesses involved.
The action forms part of the provincial government’s efforts to bring industrial activities under environmental regulations. It also aims to address pollution sources contributing to deteriorating air quality.
24 Brick Kilns Sealed as Crackdown Expands
Brick kilns also faced strict action during the anti-smog campaign. Enforcement teams inspected 513 brick kilns across the province and identified multiple violations.
As a result, authorities sealed 24 kilns and demolished six facilities. Officials also registered eight cases against those responsible for violating environmental regulations.
Additionally, the crackdown resulted in fines amounting to Rs1.8 million.
These measures reflect the administration’s continued focus on activities that contribute to air pollution across Punjab.
Authorities Target Substandard Plastic Manufacturing
The provincial government has also expanded inspections targeting the production and use of substandard plastic.
During the latest operation, enforcement teams inspected 183 locations connected with the campaign. The inspections formed another part of the broader effort to identify and address activities that damage air quality.
However, the government has emphasised that enforcement alone cannot address the province’s pollution challenges.
Marriyum Aurangzeb Calls for Public Cooperation
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the anti-smog campaign was not simply about improving Air Quality Index (AQI) readings. Instead, the government aims to permanently eliminate the sources responsible for pollution.
She also urged farmers to avoid burning crop stubble, which contributes to deteriorating air quality. Furthermore, she called on citizens to avoid activities that increase pollution.
The minister stressed that protecting the environment requires collective responsibility. Therefore, public cooperation remains essential alongside government enforcement measures.
The latest crackdown signals Punjab’s continued efforts to tackle pollution through inspections, penalties and action against violating businesses. Meanwhile, authorities are pursuing stricter compliance across industrial and commercial activities to address the sources of smog.
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