ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has expanded its Vehicle Emission Testing System to include private vehicles, in a move to control air pollution in the city.
The campaign, which initially focused on government vehicles, now allows private car owners to get their vehicles inspected voluntarily. The Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) plans to set up testing points across the capital to make the service easily accessible for the public.
Chairman ITA Irfan Nawaz Memon and Chief Traffic Officer Islamabad visited an inspection site to review the ongoing testing process. Memon said all government vehicles are already being inspected and now private citizens can also get their vehicles checked. He urged people to take part in the campaign, calling it a shared responsibility to protect the environment.
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The ITA will work with Islamabad Traffic Police to ensure compliance. Strict action, including fines and possible impoundment, will be taken against vehicles that fail to meet emission standards or avoid inspection.
Officials said the number of testing points will be gradually increased to cover all areas. Public awareness campaigns will also be launched to inform citizens about the importance of emission testing and its role in improving air quality.
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