Anti-smog squads have been deployed across all districts of Lahore Division, including Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, and Nankana Sahib, to monitor and act against activities contributing to smog.
The decision was announced during a meeting chaired by Lahore Commissioner Maryam Khan on Tuesday, attended by deputy commissioners and other senior officials.
Commissioner Khan directed authorities to take strict action under Section 144 against the burning of crop residue, particularly in areas near motorways and urban localities. She reiterated that burning garbage, tyres, or using substandard fuel remains strictly prohibited, urging all districts to sustain their crackdown on such practices.
Officials briefed the meeting that there was no shortage of wheat or flour in Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, and Kasur districts. A target of 118,000 acres has been set for wheat cultivation in Lahore district this season.
Regarding dengue, authorities confirmed that no deaths have been reported, while nine new cases emerged in the past 24 hours. Over 1,600 dengue breeding sites were destroyed during the ongoing campaign. The commissioner stressed that October is a critical month for dengue prevention and instructed 100% larva surveillance across the division.
The meeting also reviewed progress on other development projects, including the identification of e-bus station points in Lahore, which will be finalized soon. District teams are also completing surveys to assess flood damage in coordination with relevant departments.