The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed the Suthra Punjab Authority Bill 2025, introducing strict penalties aimed at curbing environmental pollution, improper waste disposal and obstruction of sanitation operations across the province. Read More: Punjab Assembly backs 27th Constitutional Amendment The bill, which will become law after receiving the governor’s assent, lays down stringent punishments under Schedule […]
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Kuwait mulls waste management fees for private sector
KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait is considering imposing fees on private and commercial entities for waste management services, including disposal, treatment, and destruction at authorised facilities, officials said. Read More: Plastic pollution treaty talks end without deal The proposal, put forward by Municipal Council member Alia Al-Farsi, aims to hold private waste generators accountable for the costs […]
Treasury voices concern over Suthra Punjab Authority bill
LAHORE: Treasury members on Tuesday expressed reservations over the proposed Suthra Punjab Authority while reviewing the bill aimed at establishing a centralised body for solid waste management across Punjab. Read More: Suthra Punjab: Clean Promises, Dirty Deals The concerns were raised during a meeting of the Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Local Government, chaired […]
CDA promises door-to-door garbage collection in Islamabad’s rural areas
ISLAMABAD: Cleanliness arrangements in rural areas of Islamabad remain disrupted as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) struggles to implement proper waste management systems. Garbage can be seen dumped along roads, streets, and open spaces, with residents disposing of waste in nullahs due to lack of organized collection. Read More: Punjab CM orders waste collection using coloured dustbins […]
Suthra Punjab hailed by BBC as global cleanliness benchmark
Punjab’s cleanliness campaign, Suthra Punjab, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has earned international recognition. The BBC called it a practical model for waste management that can be replicated worldwide. The initiative has also inspired civic action abroad, including in the UK city of Birmingham. The campaign, previously highlighted at COP-30 and praised by […]
Punjab introduces colour-coded trash bins for smart waste management
LAHORE – The Punjab government has ordered the rollout of colour-coded trash bins across the province as part of a modern waste-management initiative, inspired by systems used in developed countries. Read More: First batch of smart waste management vehicles for Capital Smart city due from Italy According to an official directive, coloured bins will be installed […]
Punjab launches Clean Punjab Authority with 41 new agencies
The Punjab government has formally established the Clean Punjab Authority under a new gazette notification. The move aims to improve sanitation and waste management across the province. A total of 41 Clean Punjab agencies have been created by merging ten previous waste management companies. The Authority will monitor cleanliness operations and develop mechanisms for waste […]
Head of PM’s Strategic Reforms welcomes World Bank’s interest in safe transport for women, waste management
ISLAMABAD: Head of PM’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi on Friday welcomed the World Bank’s interest in providing assistance regarding safe public transport for women and waste management. He expressed these views in a meeting with World Bank Country Head Najy Benhassine. Various public welfare schemes were discussed during the meeting. The World Bank has sought […]