US Consulate General Delegation Visits EPA Lahore, Commends Punjab’s Advanced Environmental Monitoring and Smog Control Measures A high-level delegation from the U.S. Consulate General visited the headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab in Lahore, including its state-of-the-art Environmental Control Room. The delegation was received by Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, in the presence […]
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Punjab EPA launches skimming boat to remove plastic waste from Lahore Canal
Punjab’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Friday launched its first skimming boat designed to remove plastic waste from canals and rivers, in a major step towards tackling plastic pollution. The boat will begin operations as a pilot project in the Lahore Canal, marking the introduction of a technology-based solution to address water pollution in the […]
Trump repeals EPA climate endangerment finding
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the repeal of the 2009 “endangerment finding,” a landmark determination that formed the legal foundation for federal climate regulations for nearly two decades. Read More: Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback The finding, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act, concluded […]
Climate minister urges action to stop Rawal Lake water contamination
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr Musadik Malik, on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review water contamination issues at Rawal Lake and direct measures to tackle the problem. Read More: Climate minister warns of fragmenting global order The meeting was attended by senior officials including Secretary of Climate Change Aisha Moriani, […]
Punjab introduces colour-coded trash bins for smart waste management
LAHORE – The Punjab government has ordered the rollout of colour-coded trash bins across the province as part of a modern waste-management initiative, inspired by systems used in developed countries. Read More: First batch of smart waste management vehicles for Capital Smart city due from Italy According to an official directive, coloured bins will be installed […]
LHC reinstates judicial water commission chief, orders stricter smog control
LAHORE: Justice Shahid Karim of the Lahore High Court has reinstated Justice (Retired) Ali Akbar Qureshi as Chairman of the Judicial Water Commission, directing all relevant departments to provide full cooperation. The decision came during proceedings focused on environmental concerns, particularly Lahore’s worsening air quality. The court expressed serious concern over vehicle emissions from trucks […]