LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed all relevant departments to submit a detailed progress report by November 12 on measures to control smog in the city. Justice Shahid Karim issued the order while hearing multiple petitions concerning air pollution and smog prevention. During the hearing, lawyers representing government departments appeared before the […]
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LHC proposes Sunday shutdown to fight Lahore’s worsening smog
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday proposed a complete shutdown of commercial activities every Sunday as part of a broader strategy to tackle the city’s worsening smog problem. During the hearing of petitions filed by citizen Haroon Farooq and others, Justice Shahid Karim also ordered the strict enforcement of the government’s notification […]
Court warns: no trees must be cut for projects
The Lahore High Court has firmly directed the government to avoid cutting down trees while developing new infrastructure projects. Justice Shahid Karim, during a hearing on environmental issues, stated that the court does not oppose development, but it is deeply concerned about the protection of trees. He emphasized that every development plan must be created […]