Smoke-emitting vehicles to face heavy fines.

The article focuses on the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency Islamabad's (Pak-EPA Islamabad) initiative to combat vehicular pollution in the federal capital. The agency has intensified enforcement operations against smoke-emitting vehicles, warning owners of potential fines and vehicle confiscation for excessive emissions. Pak-EPA Director-General emphasized that such emissions contribute significantly to air quality deterioration and public health risks, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. The article highlights the serious health implications of vehicular pollution, including respiratory diseases and increased mortality rates, particularly during Islamabad's winter months when smog episodes are prevalent. [Extracted from the article]