Government taking strong action against Smog in Punjab, Says Marriyum Aurangzeb

LAHORE: Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that nine departments are actively taking part in a large-scale anti-smog operation across Punjab, following the instructions of the Chief Minister.

In her statement, Marriyum Aurangzeb said that brick kilns are being closely monitored with live reporting, while smog guns, air quality monitors, and other anti-smog equipment are working in the field.

“For the first time in Punjab’s history, an operation is being carried out with the help of AQI forecasting,” she said. The minister added that immediate raids are being conducted in high-risk areas using data from the weather monitoring center.

Marriyum Aurangzeb also mentioned that the traffic police have imposed a ban on the movement of trucks and other heavy vehicles to help reduce pollution.

Earlier, the Punjab government launched its first anti-smog gun operation in Lahore, marking an important step in its fight against air pollution. The operation, carried out in the Kahna area, reportedly reduced pollution levels by 70%.

Marriyum Aurangzeb shared a video of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a major success in the government’s ongoing environmental efforts.

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