Islamabad: Following hectic efforts of 24 hours, the fire-fighters of the Capital Development Authority on Saturday controlled the fire in Pir Sohawa and Saidpur area of the Margalla Hills National.
Islamabad: Following hectic efforts of 24 hours, the fire-fighters of the Capital Development Authority on Saturday controlled the fire in Pir Sohawa and Saidpur area of the Margalla Hills National.
IWMB announces heavy fines, jail term for littering at Margallas
Islamabad
May 16, 2021
Islamabad : The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has finally announced that those who would be found involved in spreading litter and violating rules introduced to protect and preserve the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) may face heavy fines and one-month jail term.
According to the notification issued through the Islamabad District Administration “Smoking, bonfires, BBQs, tree cutting, littering and encroachments in the area of Margalla hills is a crime. You can be arrested for a month and fine can be imposed through summary trial.”
The IWMB chairperson and the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad held a discussion at a picnic point in Margalla hills before Eid in which they maintained that they would take joint measures to safeguard MHNP against littering and it would also include imposition of heavy fines on public littering,” it said.
IWMB announces heavy fines, jail term for litterbugs; dignitaries participate in cleanliness campaign in Margallas on Eid
National
May 16, 2021
Islamabad: The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) has finally announced that those who would be found involved in spreading litter and violating rules introduced to protect and preserve the Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) may face heavy fines and one-month jail term.
According to the notification issued through the Islamabad District Administration “Smoking, bonfires, BBQs, tree cutting, littering and encroachments in the area of Margalla hills is a crime. You can be arrested for a month and fine can be imposed through summary trial.”
Raids to impose SOPs become common sight in markets
Islamabad
April 2, 2021
Islamabad : The raids by the local officials have now become a common sight in markets and bazaars where they not only impose fines but also arrest some of the people who are found not wearing face masks in violation of directives issued by the government.
The local traders and shopkeepers stated that at least a ‘fear factor is now prevailing because whenever visitors see policemen or government officials they start bringing out face masks from their pockets and wearing them to avoid action.
According to the details, the officials of the Islamabad District Administration were seen in the markets and bazaars distributing face masks and urging people to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease.