LAHORE: The Punjab government has started a major operation to control bird activity near Lahore Airport for better aviation safety. They have marked several areas as “No Bird Zones” under a new plan.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has instructed the local district authorities, Punjab Wildlife Department, and Environment Protection Agency to work together on this effort.
Neighborhoods like Eastern Bypass, Manawan, Hospital Dahori Wala, PKLI, Chungi Amar Sidhu, Ichhra, and Chah Miran are now under strict observation. These areas are being enclosed to protect commercial flights from birds.
Birds often pose risks to flights during takeoff and landing. The aim of the new policy is to reduce bird presence near flight paths to improve safety.
Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb is overseeing the setup of Punjab’s first Wildlife Force for this purpose.
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The Wildlife Department has instructed its field rangers to enforce new rules. Nearby slaughterhouses, poultry farms, bakeries, and leather-processing units are now under strict environmental regulations. They must stop open disposal of animal waste and hides.
Feeding birds in public places, rooftops, and shrines is now illegal. Residents are also restricted from keeping or flying many pigeons.
Dumping garbage near the airport is banned, and covered waste bins are mandatory in certain areas. Officials warned that any activity attracting birds in these zones will be seen as a threat to public safety.
Under the Punjab Wildlife Act, legal action will be taken, with monitoring teams ensuring full compliance.
Authorities say this action follows international aviation safety rules and shows a commitment to safer skies around Lahore.
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