The Suthra Punjab Authority has launched an Anti-Littering Force in Lahore to improve the city’s sanitation system.
Officials said that a fleet of 25 motorcycles has been provided in the initial phase for the Anti-Littering Squad.
Babar Sahib Din, director general of the Suthra Punjab Authority, stated that 12 teams have formally begun field surveillance. It is monitoring various markets and main roads across the city.
He added that, initially, individuals found littering will be issued warnings.
Regular fines will be imposed after 15 days, and strict action will be taken against those who throw or burn waste.
Shopkeepers placing rubbish outside their shops will first receive notices, followed by fines.
Din also warned that an FIR will be registered against those who continue to violate the rules despite being fined.
Sindh steps up efforts to fix Karachi’s garbage crisis
Separately, the Sindh government has approved the faster implementation of the Solid Waste Emergency and Efficiency Project in Karachi.
It is aimed at modernising the city’s waste management system.
The project is being carried out in partnership with the World Bank and focuses on improving garbage collection, disposal, and environmental safety across Karachi.
The decision was made at a high level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House.
Senior officials attended the meeting. These included the Local Government Minister Nasir Shah and Mayor of Karachi Murtaza Wahab. They reviewed progress and discussed future plans.
Murad Ali Shah also emphasised that the project is crucial to the government’s goal of making Karachi cleaner and more livable.
He highlighted that proper solid waste management is important for public health, environmental protection, and for climate resilience.
The officials have been directed to complete all components of the project on schedule while observing environmental regulations.
The project also includes the construction of modern Garbage Transfer Stations and sanitary engineered landfill sites.
