Punjab govt to arrest farmers involved in stubble burning
MNP – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued urgent directives to address the smog crisis on a war footing, mandating the enforcement of environmental regulations and requiring citizens to wear masks. All departments have been mobilized with strict timelines and accountability measures to tackle Lahore’s deteriorating air quality.
Senior Punjab Minister Maryam Aurangzeb will oversee the execution of an emergency smog-reduction plan, urging the public to actively engage in what she calls “a jihad against urban pollution.”
She emphasized the importance of individual responsibility, particularly in combating smog from cross-border sources. The city’s air quality index fluctuates with changing wind patterns from India, she noted.
The 10-year smog control strategy—initiated six months ago by the Punjab Chief Minister—aims to implement sustainable air quality improvements, with the first phase now in full effect.
