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Lahore tops list of world’s most polluted cities

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Lahore

LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities, as air quality levels in the provincial capital reached hazardous levels on Monday morning. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) surged to 332, placing it in the “hazardous” category. Faisalabad followed closely with an AQI … Read more

PHC extends ban on gold mining in Kohat

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PHC

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Thursday extended a ban on gold mining in Kohat district due to the use of mercury in the process and directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to inspect the environmental conditions of the area.

The court has also sought a report from the provincial government before the next hearing.

Advocate Nauman Mohibullah Kakakhel, in his petition, argued that mercury is used in the mining process in Kohat, which not only causes environmental problems but also leads to the disposal of waste into the Indus River, polluting the water.

He further stated that the waste generated from mercury usage negatively affects the Indus River and nearby agricultural lands.

The use and improper disposal of this chemical are harmful to humans, animals, and plants and violate the Environmental Protection Act.

Deputy Director Legal of the Environmental Department, Mumtaz Ali, informed the court that more time is required for site inspection.

The court granted the provincial government a one-month extension and continued the injunction against the use of mercury in gold mining.

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Punjab installs Emission Control System in 96% Lahore’s  industries

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Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab government has installed Emission Control System(ECS)  in 96 percent of Lahore’s industries under measures taken to check poor air and pollution.

According to the Air Quality Index, the air quality index of Lahore was recorded at 5 am today at 98, while at this time the air quality index of Lahore is up to 166.

On the other hand, emission control systems have been installed in 96 percent of Lahore’s industries, while 21 industrial units that do not follow environmental laws have been sealed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

According to the Urban Unit Survey, in April 2024, industries having air cleaning systems in Lahore remained 43 percent, which has increased to 96 percent in December due to the efforts of EPA.

Environment Protection Department has established 25 AQI monitoring stations in different cities while work is going on at 35 AQI monitoring stations in different cities.

EPA inspected 2883 industrial units in Lahore from March 27 to December 27, issuing notices to 860 industrial units and imposing a fine of Rs 45.6 million, sealing 225 units, 105 FIRs and 56 units demolished during the inspection.

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Schools in Multan and Lahore divisions reopened

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School timings announced for Ramazan in Sindh

LAHORE: Punjab government has reopened educational institutes in Lahore and Multan divisions after reduction in smog in different cities of province.

According to the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with the change in the direction of the eastern winds, there was a reduction in smog in different cities of Punjab.

Multan is the most polluted city in the country with an air quality index of 329, followed by Lahore with an air quality index of 291.

Schools in Lahore and Multan divisions will open from today after reduction in smog, while teaching activities have been resumed in other districts as well.

On the other hand, anti-smog grand operation is going on in Punjab and according to provincial minister Maryam Aurangzeb, dozens of kilns, industrial units were demolished, dozens of factories and factories were sealed in 4 days.

Lahore’s well-known super store has been sealed for not implementing preventive measures for smog and a case has also been registered against the store management.

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Punjab Govt orders crackdown against vehicles emitting smoke

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  • Factories emitting smoke in Punjab would be sealed.
  • Vehicles emitting smoke would not be allowed to enter cities.
  • The drone technology will be used for smog monitoring.

LAHORE:  To combat smog in Punjab, government departments have been ordered to crack down on factories and vehicles that emit smoke.

These instructions were issued in a meeting chaired by Director General Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab Zaheer Abbas Malik. All directors and district officers of the Environment Department from across the province participated in the meeting.

Zaheer Malik said that factories emitting smoke in Punjab would be sealed and vehicles emitting smoke would not be allowed to enter the cities including Lahore. He said, “Kiln operation without zigzag technology will never be allowed whereas the Chief Minister Punjab has a zero tolerance policy regarding smog and it will be implemented in every possible way.”

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US Supreme Court limits EPA’s ability to control greenhouse gas emissions

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US Supreme Court has curtailed the capacity of America’s top environmental regulator. The decision is a blow to the Biden administration’s efforts to combat climate change. At issue is the extent to which the EPA should be permitted to interpret parts of the 1970 Clean Air Act. In a major decision, the US Supreme Court … Read more

US House Panel Asks EPA About Digital Asset Mining

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US House

The letter was written by House Financial Services Committee Republican Leader Patrick McHenry. The letter requests that Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The benefits and genuine potential of digital asset mining. US House Committee requests that the EPA investigate the potential benefits of digital asset mining. The letter was written by House … Read more

Rebooting industrialisation : Corruption rampant in industrial estates

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Mian Aslam Iqbal

LAHORE: Industrial estates or the Special Economic Zones are facing several problems, which is hampering industrial growth in the biggest federating unit of the country. Though developed and new estates have different issues, still there are a number of common problems that are disturbing the existing industries and new investors. Entrepreneurs running factories in developed … Read more

What makes Ghol Fish so expensive and rare?

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What makes Ghol Fish So Expensive And Rare, here's why?

Many web outlets reported that a fisherman in Maharashtra’s Palghar became a billionaire after catching 157 Ghol fish worth Rs 1.33 crore. Chandrakant Tare’s story of good fortune and the Ghol fish, often known as “Sea Gold,” has gone viral. Tare went fishing after the monsoon restriction on sea fishing was removed. Unlike his regular … Read more

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