Pakistan's Supreme Court starts hearings on pollution, demanding provinces submit control reports.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has initiated hearings on environmental pollution, a long-standing issue dating back to 1993. The court, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, has directed all provinces to submit detailed reports on pollution control within three weeks. The justices emphasized the need to address rapid encroachment on agricultural lands and highlighted vehicle emissions as a major pollution source. The court also questioned the role of the Environmental Protection Agency and the effectiveness of current measures to combat pollution.

November 14, 2024
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