5 d. ago Europe sizzles under intense heatwave as France hits red alert

France, along with several other European nations, is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring as high as 41°C in parts of the country. On Tuesday, Paris was placed on red alert, forcing authorities to shut the summit of the Eiffel Tower, ban high-emission vehicles, and impose speed limits to reduce pollution. According to […]

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6 d. ago Deadline for free vehicle emission tests extended till Aug 31

The Punjab government has extended free emission testing deadline again, till August 31, 2025. The Punjab government has approved an extension of the deadline for free vehicle emission testing, allowing citizens to benefit from this free service. Punjab Transport Department official sources told APP that the government is implementing a strict system of vehicle emission […]

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8 d. ago NAB launches crackdown on Ponzi schemes, fake housing societies

Director General National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore, Ghulam Safdar Shah, held his first Open Hearing session at NAB Lahore Bureau after assuming office, receiving an overwhelming response from victims of fraudulent Ponzi schemes and alleged fake housing societies. The affectees of Bahria Cuisine, Blink Capital Investment (BCI), Al-Rehman Garden Phase-4, New Lahore City, Al-Jalil Garden, […]

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9 d. ago Punjab excise department stays open daily until june 30 to boost revenue collection

LAHORE — The Punjab Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Department has announced extended working hours and special arrangements to meet its revenue recovery targets before the fiscal year ends. All field offices will remain open daily, including Sunday, June 29, and operations will continue until midnight on June 30, 2025. Director General M Umar Sher […]

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1 week ago Vehicle emission testing suspended in Lahore: Here’s the reason

LAHORE – Vehicle emission testing has been temporarily suspended in Lahore due to rainy weather and technical issues. Environment Protection

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1 week ago Punjab Extends Vehicle Emission Testing Deadline Due To Overwhelming Response

The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the vehicle emission testing deadline to August 31, allowing motorists more time to comply with environmental regulations. Originally set for June 30, the deadline was extended due to high demand at testing centers, as explained by Imran Hamid Sheikh, Director General of the EPA […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan targets 30% electric vehicle sales by 2030 to cut emissions and save oil

LAHORE – Pakistan has set an ambitious goal to make 30% of all new vehicle sales electric by 2030, aiming to reduce pollution, lower fuel imports, and create thousands of green jobs. Speaking at a workshop in Lahore on Saturday, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan said the […]

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2 w. ago New timings for free vehicle emission testing booths in Lahore

LAHORE – The Environment Protection & Climate Change Department of Punjab has updated the schedule for free vehicle emission testing

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3 w. ago Vehicles Without Green Stickers To Be Banned On Motorways In Punjab

To combat the escalating issue of smog and pollution, the Punjab Environment Protection Department has announced a new measure to control vehicle emissions. The plan includes setting up special emission testing booths at key points along the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway to improve air quality and safeguard public health. Imran Hamid Sheikh, head of the Environment Protection […]

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4 w. ago No need of emission testing for THESE vehicles in Punjab [Green Sticker update]

LAHORE – The Punjab government has exempted certain vehicles from necessary Emission testing certification. The relief has been extended on

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