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Punjab Govt Imposes ‘Environmental Emergency’ in Smog-Hit Lahore

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The air quality levels of Lahore have been deteriorating to hazardous levels.

In a news conference today, Punjab Chief Minister Pervez Elahi said that an emergency had been imposed in the city and instructed authorities to chalk out a plan to combat the worsening situation.

“A ban has also been imposed on the burning of crop residues across the province,” Elahi said, warning that strict action will be taken against those violating the orders.

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