RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received an international certification. A UK-based accredited body awarded the ISO 9001 certificate to EPA Punjab for its good performance. This makes EPA Punjab the first agency in Pakistan to earn this recognition.
The certification aims to confirm transparency, improvement, and timely decisions in the agency’s efforts to protect the environment.
Over the past year, under the leadership of Punjab’s Chief Minister, steps taken to protect and improve the environment have met global standards. The UK body recognized efforts like tree planting, reducing air and water pollution, and other environmental policies.
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EPA Punjab’s quick actions, transparency, and modern environmental policies were found to meet international standards. The issuance of this certification is seen as a major achievement for the Punjab government and an important step for environmental protection in the province.
Earlier reports had stated that the Director General (DG) of the Environmental Protection Agency, Farzana Altaf, was suspended.
Dr. Farzana Altaf was removed from her position for 120 days with the approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The DG was suspended under the Civil Servants Efficiency and Discipline Act. The Ministry of Climate Change also issued a notification confirming her removal from the post.
