Kilns violating zigzag technology standards to be razed: Marriyum

Lahore:Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb visited Kasur to oversee the demolition of kilns operating without Zigzag technology in the district. Accompanied by the Environmental Protection Department team, she emphasised the Punjab government’s commitment to combating environmental pollution.

During her media briefing, Marriyum Aurangzeb declared that kilns and factories causing smog and environmental pollutions would be shut down. She highlighted CM’s policy on environmental protection, stating that strict action would be taken against any source of smog. ‘Environmental pollution leads to severe health issues and even death,’ she asserted, vowing that no kilns without Zigzag technology would be permitted to operate in Punjab.

She announced that kilns not meeting Zigzag technology standards would be demolished. Under the Punjab government’s eco-friendly policy, plastic bags have been banned and operations against smog are ongoing throughout the province, she added. Additionally, vehicles emitting excessive smoke were also being monitored. She said that following the CM’s directive, Lahore and other districts would be cleared of pollution-causing factories. The government was also targeting influentials’ factories that contribute to pollution, she maintained. She called for zero tolerance for environmental law violations and urged the media to report such issues to enable departmental action. Operations were ongoing against tanneries in Lahore, Sheikhupura and Kasur. FIRs were registered and fines were imposed on those burning paddy straw.