Authorities in Lahore have fined 1,763 smoke-emitting vehicles a combined Rs. 5.5 million during October as part of an ongoing campaign to control air pollution. Officials also impounded 739 vehicles and removed excess loads from overloaded transport vehicles to enforce traffic and environmental regulations.
The crackdown has also targeted industrial pollution and crop residue burning across Lahore Division. Inspection teams checked 2,018 industrial units, sealing 41 factories and 146 restaurants over pollution-related violations. Authorities also took action at 49 locations against crop residue burning, registering eight FIRs and imposing Rs. 240,000 in fines.
Lahore Commissioner Nauman Yousuf shared the figures during a meeting reviewing anti-pollution measures. The enforcement campaign covers smoke-emitting vehicles, industrial and commercial pollution, overloaded transport, and the burning of agricultural waste.
