ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory Administration (ICTA) has imposed strict measures to control smog and air pollution, including the closure of all brick kilns and smoke-emitting factories. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon held a meeting with Assistant Commissioners, the Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA), and the Excise Department to outline these steps.
As per the decisions made in the meeting, factories that emit smoke will be temporarily shut down, and all brick kilns will remain closed until further notice to help reduce smog levels. Additionally, vehicles emitting excessive smoke will be banned from the roads in Islamabad Capital Territory. The burning of garbage, leaves, or any other materials outdoors is also prohibited, and activities that harm the environment will face restrictions.
The Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) has been conducting regular inspections to enforce these measures. During a recent inspection led by the ITA Secretary, several vehicles at the vegetable market were checked for emissions. Nine vehicles were penalized for excessive smoke emissions, while warning letters were issued to 27 others. Daily operations are now in place to monitor vehicles across the city, ensuring adherence to emission standards.
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