ISLAMABAD, (TDI): The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recommended the imposition of the section 144 to the district administration of Islamabad in the federal capital to address the worsening smog.
With the implementation of Section 144, there will be a complete ban on the burning of crop residue and solid waste within the Islamabad territory.
The EPA highlighted that the risk of smog is particularly high during the dry winter months, with East and Central Punjab being the most affected regions. They anticipate a decline in air quality in the Potohar region and the plains of Punjab over the coming months.
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Smog is expected to impact areas including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sargodha, Lahore, and other parts of the country.
The EPA said that the smog season typically runs from November to November, negatively affecting human health, the environment, and the national economy.
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In its communication, the EPA emphasized that an effective strategy is being implemented to combat smog in the province, which includes restricting the operation of vehicles that emit excessive carbon.
