The district administration Lahore imposed a total of Rs 500,000 fine on various factories over release of dangerous chemical substances causing environmental pollution and posing threat to living beings. In an operation, conducted in different areas of the city, Alyas Steel Re-rolling Mill, Tahir Paper Mill and a brick-kiln were sealed for causing smog and environmental pollution. A spokesperson for the department told the media on Saturday that the administration was taking action against the environment laws violators. He said Deputy Commissioner Lahore Rafia Haider took notice of public complaints.
500,000 fine on factories for causing smog
