The Environment Protection Department has developed a comprehensive plan to manage environmental pollution, which is a significant contributor to smog throughout the winter, Deputy Director Environment Imtiaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said.

Industrialists’ and traders’ cooperation is imperative to control smog in the winter season, he said during a meeting with the All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association (APTPMA) Chairman, Sheikh Muhammad Asghar Qadri.

Imtiaz has requested all the industrialists and kiln owners to install zigzag technology to avoid emitting excessive smoke directly into the air. He has also requested them to use standard fuel as substandard fuel not only emits excessive smoke but also causes environmental pollution. 

Imtiaz has urged industrialists and traders to cooperate with the Environment Protection Department as their cooperation is necessary to control smog during winter.

APTPMA Chairman Asghar Qadri said the association would ensure the use of standard fuel in all processing units in addition to making industrialists abide by rules and regulations. In this connection, besides awareness banners in industrial areas, special meetings would be arranged for industrialists to control environmental pollution and smog, he added.

Credit : Independent News Pakistan-WealthPk