Lahore smog: Court orders government to impose emergency

The Lahore High Court (LHC) held the interim government responsible for the current situation of smog in Lahore, directing authorities to impose an emergency in the city.

The LHC issued an order after reviewing applications demanding action.

Lahore Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhwa and other officers appeared before the court in today’s hearing.

The court ordered the caretaker government not to unseal factories that are emitting black smoke.   

LHC judge Shahid Karim said that “previously, smog started to affect the city at the end of November and December, but now it has started in October.”

While ordering an imposition of an emergency in the city, he said, “The government is responsible for the current situation of smog.”

The judge directed officers to fulfil their responsibility as the owners of the city and to take care of Lahore.

The judge then adjourned the hearing till November 3.