Business Desk 
Jul 14, 2025
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government has announced a ban on smoke-emitting vehicles from entering Islamabad to curb air pollution in the capital city of Pakistan.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry launched the Vehicle Emission Testing Campaign that aims to enhance the deteriorating air quality in the federal capital.
Moreover, Chaudhary revealed the new measure to ban the entry of smoke-emitting vehicles in Islamabad as part of a broader policy action to preserve air and improve its quality.
At the launch, Talal Chaudhary presented his vehicle for inspection, highlighting the use of modern equipment.
The Ministry of Interior announced that the initiative has been taken to ensure the global standards of environmental and air quality in the federal capital under the directives of the prime minister.
Speaking to the media, Chaudhary stated that the air quality index of Islamabad had reached a dangerous level, climbing up to 200. “We are taking corrective measures to address this,” he said.
It is worth noting that the campaign will start by inspecting the government-owned vehicles, starting from the residence of Islamabad’s Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon.
“No smoke-emitting vehicle will be allowed to enter Islamabad,” he emphasised. “Polluting vehicles will be fined, and we’re starting with our government fleet to set an example.”
