Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has said that nine departments of the Punjab government are carrying out grand operations against smog as per the direction of Punjab chief minister. In a statement issued here on Sunday, she said, “Continuous efforts by Punjab government and public cooperation helped to control air quality index of the city.” She said that environment protection force and the department were fully mobilised and all sectoral squads were present in the field. Marriyum said that brick-kilns were being monitored through drones besides issuing live report. The senior minister said that smog guns and air quality monitors were also present in the field. For the first time in Punjab’s history, forecasting of air quality index had enabled timely operations along with government approach to control pollution levels. Modern technology, anti-smog machinery, timely data provision and inter-departmental coordination had kept air quality at controlled levels, she added. Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated all officers and staff for their efforts. The minister said that modern climatic data center had pre-identified areas with high pollution levels for targeted action. She further said that construction materials in open areas were promptly covered to prevent dust emissions. Traffic police banned movement of trucks, freight vehicle and trolleys to control vehicular pollution, she said and added that traffic monitoring through Safe City cameras was ongoing, ensuring smooth flow. Marriyum said that WASA, LDA, PHA, C&W and local administration began water sprinkling operations last night. She said that agriculture department’s grand operation across Punjab to prevent stubble burning was ongoing. Farmers were actively participating in the anti-stubble burning campaign. Over 1,354 personnel from the Agriculture department were mobilised in the field, said Marriyum Aurangzeb. The minister thanked the public for following the health advisory and cooperating in the smog control efforts.
Nine provincial depts conducting grand operations against smog: Marriyum
Published on: October 20, 2025 2:54 AM