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Islamabad Battles Severe Air Pollution, Enforces Strict Vehicle Inspections

12/14/2025

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Islamabad faces severe air pollution, with the transport sector accounting for 53% of toxic PM2.5, per the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued over 300 fines and impounded 80 vehicles in the first week.
Checkpoints have been set to inspect emissions, with non-compliant vehicles facing penalties.
In December, Islamabad recorded seven "very unhealthy" PM2.5 days, exceeding World Health Organization limits.

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Islamabad faces severe air pollution, with the transport sector accounting for 53% of toxic PM2.5, per the Pakistan Air Quality Initiative.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued over 300 fines and impounded 80 vehicles in the first week.
Checkpoints have been set to inspect emissions, with non-compliant vehicles facing penalties.
In December, Islamabad recorded seven "very unhealthy" PM2.5 days, exceeding World Health Organization limits.