Those cutting trees in Lahore to be jailed, warns LHC.

LAHORE -- The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday barred Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) from cutting trees in Lahore and other parts of the province, where smog is causing problems, media reported.

'Those found cutting trees will be jailed,' Justice Shahid Karim of the LHC remarked while hearing a petition seeking curbs to control smog in Lahore.

In today's hearing, the member of the judicial commission informed the court that WAPDA staff is cutting trees in Lahore and other parts of the province to their transmission lines.

Smog is dangerous for the lives of citizens in Lahore, the LHC judge remarked and barred WAPDA from cutting the trees. Justice Shahid also remarked to put the people in jail who will be found...