Vehicle Emission Testing Resumes in Islamabad as Authorities Crack Down on Air Pollution

Islamabad – The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), in collaboration with the Islamabad Police, has resumed its critical vehicle emission testing campaign following the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, aiming to curb air pollution caused by excessive vehicular smoke in the capital. Building on past efforts, the campaign resumed on June 12th and 13th at key checkpoints including Mundi Police Check Post near Metro Mall and the Faizabad Interchange toward Islamabad-Lahore Road—strategic locations for monitoring high-traffic vehicle movement. Over the two-day period, 90 vehicles were tested. On June 12th, 13 vehicles were issued challans for emitting smoke levels over 60%, four vehicles were impounded for emissions exceeding 80%, and 25 received warnings for smoke levels between 40% and 50%. Only eight vehicles met compliance standards with emissions between 10% and 40%. On June 13th, out of 40 tested vehicles, 10 were fined for high emissions, while 15 passed and 15 received warnings. No vehicles were impounded on the second day. This targeted initiative underscores the government’s ongoing commitment to enforcing environmental laws and encouraging regular vehicle maintenance. Pak-EPA and Islamabad Police urge all vehicle owners to check emission levels and maintain their vehicles to reduce environmental harm. Similar drives will continue citywide to promote cleaner air and stricter adherence to emission standards.