DG Imran Hamid Sheikh issued clear directives that all hotels and barbecue stations must install suction hoods within 15 days,
otherwise, strict legal action will be taken.
He stated that restaurants emitting smoke, grease, and foul odors in open areas will face indiscriminate action.
Air pollution will not be tolerated, and owners of hotels spreading smoke and smog should be prepared for consequences.
Teams of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are active across the province,
and orders for inspections and sealing operations have been issued.
All Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to ensure immediate compliance,
while a joint action plan between the Punjab Food Authority and EPA has also been finalized.
According to DG Imran Hamid Sheikh, restaurants failing to install suction systems within 15 days
will face heavy fines and legal cases.
In conclusion, the Government of Punjab has sent a clear message:
“There is no tolerance for smoke-emitting restaurants — environmental protection is everyone’s responsibility.”
Report by News Centers Pakistan — Lahore Bureau
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