‘Green Lockdown’ imposed in Lahore to combat smog

Lahore administration has imposed a ‘Green Lockdown’ in several parts of the metropolis to control rising smog levels.

Despite several measures, smog level continues to stay over 500, and in decisive move to combat escalating air pollution, Lahore officials announced lockdown in several regions.

The locations include Abbot Road (from Shimla Hill to Gulistan Cinema), Empress Road (from Shimla Hill to Railway Headquarters), Queen Mary Road (from Durand Road to Allama Iqbal Road), as well as Davis Road, Egerton Road, and Kashmir Road.

The lockdown restrictions include a complete ban on construction activities within these designated areas. Commercial generators are prohibited, and the operation of three-wheeled auto-rickshaws (chingchi rickshaws) is strictly banned.

DG Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh implemented a “green lockdown” targeting specific pollution hotspots.