Tag: environment protection department

EPD negligent as brick kilns add to air pollution menace

LAHORE: While the dearth of technology at the brick kilns has resulted in an increased amount of smoke and subsequently the spread of viral diseases,...

EPD seeks assistance from other depts to deal with hospital waste

Theft of hospital waste at rise across Punjab 17,537 kgs of biohazardous waste being produced in Lahore hospitals every day   LAHORE: After failing to implement...

Punjab bans burning of litter, polythene bags as smog thickens

LAHORE: The Punjab government has banned the burning of garbage and polythene bags as smog continues to thicken in the province. Punjab govt has implemented section-144...