The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a strict crackdown on smoke-emitting heavy vehicles as part of the province’s intensified anti-smog campaign.
The agency has warned that old and unfit buses operated by educational institutions and public or private hospitals will no longer be allowed to remain on the roads.
Officials said enforcement teams will issue immediate fines to any heavy vehicle found emitting excessive smoke. They added that authorities may impound such vehicles on the spot to prevent further violations.
Director General Environment Punjab, Imran Hameed Sheikh, has directed all institutions to conduct urgent inspections of the buses and other transport vehicles they use for students and staff.
He instructed administrations to repair or replace faulty vehicles without delay, stressing that institutions have a responsibility to ensure their fleets meet environmental and safety standards.