SMART Force to Monitor Punjab’s Air, Water, and Land

News Desk

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has officially launched Pakistan’s first-ever SMART Environment Protection Force—an innovative initiative aimed at strengthening environmental governance and promoting a cleaner, greener Punjab.

In a message shared on the social media platform ‘X’, the Chief Minister hailed the launch as a “milestone in Punjab’s journey toward environmental improvement.” She described the creation of the SMART Environment Protection Force as a bold and visionary step to tackle environmental challenges through innovation and technology.

The specialized force is equipped with cutting-edge tools including drone surveillance, real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring systems, and mobile laboratories. Dedicated squads have been formed to monitor and enforce regulations across key sectors such as industry, water, plastic, agriculture, transport, and fuel.

“The Smart Environment Force is committed to ensuring prompt responses, effective implementation, and continuous improvement in Punjab’s air quality,” CM Maryam Nawaz stated.

She congratulated the Minister for Environment, the Secretary of the Environment Protection Department (EPD), the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and their respective teams for turning her vision into reality.

The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of institutional reforms, stakeholder collaboration, and active citizen participation in achieving long-term environmental sustainability. “Let us all pledge to protect our environment and play our part in mitigating the hazards of pollution through sustainable, lasting solutions,” she urged.