The Punjab government has proposed the development of 400 floating wetland ponds across the province, a project that has already been approved by the Provincial External Financing Assessment Committee in the Planning and Development (P&D) Department.
The Lahore High Court was briefed on various initiatives aimed at environmental conservation, including traffic management during the Champions Trophy, water conservation projects, solid waste disposal efforts, and an extensive plantation drive.
Justice Karim acknowledged these steps as commendable and directed the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC) to submit periodic reports to the commission, emphasising that the company's work on water conservation would have lasting impacts on future generations.
A comprehensive report on water conservation, submitted by the Managing Director of PMDFC, highlighted ongoing projects, including the installation of wastewater treatment plants and the construction of storage tanks at the end of rainwater drainage pipes.
The report also outlined proposals for the sustainable disposal of solid waste and the utilisation of gases produced from waste processing.
Additionally, the Lahore Development Authority's (LDA) counsel informed the court that regulations mandating grey water treatment plants in commercial buildings have been approved.
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