SARGODHA:Commissioner Sargodha Division Hafiz Shaukat Ali has directed all relevant departments to take coordinated measures to ensure effective implementation of the Anti-Smog Campaign 2026-27 in line with the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
Chairing a meeting of the Divisional Smog and Environment Committee via video link, he reviewed ongoing efforts to control smog and environmental pollution across the division.
The commissioner directed all departments concerned to discharge their responsibilities effectively and take practical steps to prevent activities contributing to environmental pollution.
He stressed effective field monitoring and legal action against the burning of crop residues, smoke-emitting sources and other causes of air pollution.
Officials from the Agriculture Extension Department and the Environmental Protection Department briefed the meeting on measures being taken under the anti-smog campaign. The participants also reviewed efforts to promote environment-friendly agricultural practices, discourage the burning of crop residues and reduce air pollution.
Hafiz Shaukat Ali directed the authorities to strengthen environmental protection measures in urban and rural areas, promote tree plantation and increase green cover. He also called for continued public awareness campaigns about smog prevention.
He said the performance of all relevant departments would be monitored regularly to ensure achievement of the campaign’s targets.
Deputy commissioners, Additional Commissioner Coordination, officials of the Local Government Department, Parks and Horticulture Authority, Suthra Punjab agencies, Agriculture Extension Department, Forest Department, Regional Transport Authorities and Environmental Protection Department attended the meeting.