The Lahore High Court has ordered that all heavy vehicles, including police vehicles, be thoroughly checked to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

LHC Justice Shahid Karim issued the detailed order of recent proceedings on petitions seeking measures to curb smog across Punjab. He directed the environment department to submit a report on the 'mechanical fitness' of vehicles. He ordered strict enforcement actions and comprehensive reporting by relevant departments regarding efforts to curb smog.

The interim order added that updates on treatment plant installation at sugar mills must be included in the report. The court was informed that six sugar mills have completed the installation of water treatment plants.

Regarding Lahore’s urban greenery, the court ordered that no trees

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