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Lahore High Court Orders Smog Control Reports by Nov. 12

The move targets coordinated enforcement across agencies to reduce pollution.

Overview

  • Justice Shahid Karim directed all relevant departments to file detailed progress reports on anti-smog measures by November 12.
  • A judicial commission member reported that heavy traffic after 11 pm is worsening smog conditions in Lahore.
  • The DIG Motorway Police said the force supported an earlier pilot and stands ready to help, as the judge pressed for effective vehicle inspections.
  • The court asked the Parks and Horticulture Authority to inspect restaurants and barbecue setups inside public parks and report back.
  • Condemning commercial tree-cutting, the court sought a Cantonment Board report on trees removed outside a private bakery.