Citizens to face action for burning trash

The Multan Waste Management Company (MWMC) has started legal action against citizens on charges of setting fire to trash - an offence under environmental protection laws.

MWMC Chief Executive Officer Abdul Razzaq Dogar stated that teams were sprinkling water on trees and into the atmosphere to lessen smog density.

Efforts to create awareness among people for prevention of factors that contribute to smog are also underway, stated the CEO.

He added that special teams have also been formed to check elements involved in burning trash.

In this regard four incidents were recorded and cases were registered against the accused