News Desk
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday expressed serious concern over rising air pollution and showed dissatisfaction with the Punjab government’s anti-smog measures.
During the hearing of a set of petitions on environmental issues, Justice Shahid Kareem remarked that around 70% of Lahore’s pollution is caused by transport, urging that instead of blaming others, “we must fix ourselves.”
The court ordered strict action against smoke-emitting vehicles and summoned the Deputy Commissioner of Lahore to appear in person.
Justice Kareem also questioned the effectiveness of anti-smog guns, asking what purpose they serve in the current situation.
The bench also expressed displeasure over the failure to enforce restaurant closing hours and demanded improved compliance with the court’s earlier orders.
The toxic haze, a result of a combination of vehicle emissions, industrial pollutants, seasonal crop burning, and stagnant weather conditions, has shrouded these cities in thick smog, reducing visibility and causing widespread respiratory problems.
According to a global environmental website, Lahore on Monday.
