Punjab Makes Green Stickers Mandatory for Vehicles from Nov 15

If you drive in Punjab, this affects you. Starting November 15, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will seize any vehicle without a valid green sticker. It's part of a big effort to cut down on smog and make roads cleaner.

The Crackdown Explained

Dr. Imran Hamid Sheikh, the EPA's Director General, says it's simple. Every vehicle must pass an emission test. Pass it, and you get a green sticker. That sticker proves your car or bike meets the standards.

This comes from the Emission Testing System (ETS). No sticker? Your vehicle gets impounded. Fines could follow, too. The goal is clear: fewer emissions mean better air for everyone.

How to Get Tested and Stay Legal

Owners, don't wait. Head to an EPA-approved testing station now. The process is quick: plug in, run the test, and if you pass, grab your sticker.

Costs are low, around PKR 500-800, depending on your vehicle. Stations are easy to find in major cities. Search for "ETS centers near me" or check the EPA website. Do it before the deadline to skip the hassle.

Why This Matters for Punjab's Air

Smog chokes our cities every winter. Vehicles pump out a lot of that pollution. This campaign targets that head-on.

It started in Lahore. Soon, it'll hit Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, and Multan. Cleaner engines mean less haze. Families breathe easier. Kids play outside without coughs. And over time, it pushes us toward greener transport, like bikes and buses that run clean.

Timeline: Act Fast

Now to Nov 14: Get tested. No rush fees.

Nov 15 onward: Checks ramp up. Seizures begin.

Expansion: Lahore leads, but other cities follow by the end of the month.

The EPA urges everyone: Test today. It's your part in fixing Punjab's air. Small steps add up. Drive clean, stay safe.