Vehicle Emission Testing Expanded To Fight Air Pollution

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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA), an organization working to fight against the air pollution in the federal capital, has intensified its vehicle emission testing campaign across the Islamabad.

According to a newly released performance report, 1,935 vehicles have been inspected so far under the initiative, with the majority meeting the prescribed emission standards.

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The campaign, which aims to enforce vehicular emission compliance, is now being extended citywide, with stricter action planned for violators in the upcoming phase.

The ITA report revealed that out of the total vehicles inspected, 1,874 were issued clearance stickers after passing the emission test. However, six vehicles were found to have carbon monoxide emissions exceeding the permissible limit of six percent. These vehicles were issued formal warnings and instructed to rectify their emissions.

In the last 24 hours alone, 213 vehicles were checked, of which 209 passed while four received warnings for non-compliance.

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