Heavy transport entry banned in Lahore to combat smog
Pakistan
Environment Department has issued notification detailing the new entry restriction for vehicle
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government has decided to restrict the entry of heavy transport vehicles into Lahore on Fridays and Sundays.
According to the Punjab government sources, heavy transport vehicles will be barred from entering the city on Friday and Sunday nights, while on other days, these vehicles will be allowed to entre only during designated hours.
In addition, the Environment Department has issued a notification detailing the new entry restriction for vehicles.
The decision comes as Lahore’s smog levels have reached hazardous level, with the city‘s Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting a dangerous high of 1,173.
