LHC displeased over not closing markets on time

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday expressed displeasure over the not closing of markets and bazars after 8 pm as part of measures to prevent smog.

The hearing on the petitions filed for smog remediation was held in Lahore High Court, Justice Shahid Karim heard the petitions filed for smog remediation.

Lahore High Court while ordering measures to install water meters to stop wastage of water, said that the main cause of pollution is vehicle smoke and rush, realignment of roads should be done, this will not cause traffic rush.

The court expressed displeasure over the markets and shops remaining open after 8 pm and sought a report from the concerned authorities.

The court has also sought suggestions for a long-term policy to tackle smog.

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Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court heard the petitions against not taking effective measures to remedy the smog.

During the hearing, the members of the commission said that trees were cut to build a depot for electric buses in the township. There were reports that the trees were chopped and sold in the timber market.