Daily Times

Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday summoned report on policy prepared to handle the increasing air pollution and smog in the Punjab province. Justice Mamoon Rasheed Sheikh conducted hearing of the case pertaining to introducing electric vehicles and smog. During the proceedings, the judge remarked that birds have become endangered species in Lahore, asking, “Do you know why vultures are dying?”. The lawyer said that they die after eating animals with high doses of medicines. The judge further questioned about the plan of producing sulphur from petroleum over which, the counsel told that the incumbent government is working on this matter. Subsequently, the court has directed petroleum ministry to submit report on the steps taken to make fuel as environment friendly and adjourned the hearing till December 19.