To combat smog and air pollution, heavy vehicles that do not follow SOPs have been banned from entering Lahore, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
Trucks and trolleys carrying sand, gravel, soil and other construction materials plying on roads without tarpaulins and covers have also been banned.
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Punjab has started round-the-clock monitoring of construction material trucks and trolleys as well.
According to the spokesperson, a zero-tolerance policy against vehicles emitting smoke and overloaded trolleys is being strictly implemented.
EPA teams continuously check Lahore's entry points and impose heavy fines and impound vehicles for violating environmental laws.
Water sprinkling operation underway in construction sites and dust zones, and EPA, WASA and district administration have been spraying water since night.
The aim of the water sprinkling operation is to prevent flying particles from entering the atmosphere and turning into smog.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed all departments to submit daily reports on anti-smog activities and make public awareness campaigns more effective.
Reporter: Samra Fatima