{"id":5765,"date":"2023-09-19T21:19:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T21:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/inspection-drive-to-target-pollution-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-09-19T21:19:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T21:19:07","slug":"inspection-drive-to-target-pollution-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/inspection-drive-to-target-pollution-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspection drive to target pollution | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<strong class=\"location-names\"><br \/>\nMULTAN:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:black\">In a bid to combat pollution within the Multan Division, authorities have launched a inspection campaign aimed at public transport vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:black\">Using advanced technology, mobile inspection stations are assessing vehicles for compliance with emission standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:black\">Chairing a high-level conference focused on anti-smog initiatives, Commissioner Engineer Aamir Khattak unveiled a comprehensive strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:black\">This approach includes the meticulous maintenance of Veda buses, aligning them with environmental standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:black\">Under the directive of the Punjab government, a thorough evaluation of public transportation is underway, with a commitment to ensure the convenience of the city&#8217;s residents. Commissioner Khattak stressed the importance of a holistic approach to prevent potential smog-related crises. This encompasses a determined operation to address the root causes of pollution, including a strong stance against crop burning, with strict measures to minimise air quality degradation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:justify\"><span style=\"color:black\">Notices have been issued to industrial entities identified as contributors to environmental harm. To discourage smoke-emitting vehicles, the Transport Department and Traffic Police have joined forces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>During the day&#8217;s inspections within the division, Mehar Shamshad, Deputy Director of the Environment Department, provided an informative presentation.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"background-color:white\">Published in The Express Tribune, September 19<sup>th<\/sup>, 2023.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async defer crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v5.0&#038;appId=419051588770002&#038;autoLogAppEvents=1\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MULTAN: In a bid to combat pollution within the Multan Division, authorities have launched a inspection campaign aimed at public transport vehicles. Using advanced technology, mobile inspection stations are assessing vehicles for compliance with emission standards. Chairing a high-level conference focused on anti-smog initiatives, Commissioner Engineer Aamir Khattak unveiled a comprehensive strategy. 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