Burning of crop residues, garbage banned to curb smog.

RAWALPINDI -- In an effort to curb pollution and prevent smog, Punjab Agriculture Department has decided to impose ban on crop residues and debris.

A spokesman of Agriculture department, Naveed Ismat told the reporter that the burning of crop residue, solid municipal waste, tyres, plastic, polythene bags, rubber and leather items etc can create smog, additionally, it can create problem for human life.

It is necessary to adopt maximum precautionary measures to control smog in the country, he said.

Sokesman said that the relevant departments has been instructed strictly to take action against those causing air and environmental...

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