Rehan Shahid 
Dec 01, 2025
The Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) has warned owners of smoke-emitting vehicles that a strict crackdown will be launched in the federal capital.
In a statement, Pak-EPA Director General (DG) Nazia Zaib Ali said that the agency has increased enforcement operations to control vehicular emissions, which she described as a major source of worsening air quality and recurring smog in Islamabad.
"Inspection teams are conducting regular checks on major roads and high-traffic areas to identify vehicles releasing excessive smoke. Officers will issue on-the-spot fines, confiscate vehicles, or impose both penalties depending on the violation," said Ali.
Vehicular smoke contains harmful pollutants, which include particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide, which affect citizens' lives, making them ill.
“Let me be very clear, smoke-emitting vehicles will not be allowed to operate in Islamabad under any circumstances,” she warned. “This is not just a regulatory matter. It is a public health emergency. Vehicular smoke is poisoning the air our children breathe. We will take every lawful measure, including heavy fines and confiscation, to stop this environmental crime.”
Pak-EPA DG urged citizens to cooperate with inspection teams, maintain smoke-free vehicles, and report violators to help reduce pollution in the capital.
