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flag Punjab, Pakistan, begins charging for vehicle emission tests starting Oct. 1, 2025, to fight smog.

flag Starting October 1, 2025, vehicle owners in Punjab, Pakistan, must pay for emission testing, ending free inspections. flag Fees range from Rs100 for motorcycles to Rs2,000 for vehicles over 4500cc, based on engine size. flag All payments must be made directly into EPA accounts. flag The change, part of efforts to reduce air pollution and smog, especially in Lahore, makes testing mandatory for compliance, with untested vehicles barred during smog season. flag Officials cite sustainability, while critics question environmental benefits.

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