The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Environment Protection Agency (EPA) sealed 6 factories in the Hattar Industrial Estate
for violating
environmental regulations. The visit was co
nducted by the Director (Central) and Director (North) of the EPA, along with their technical team, with assistance from the district administration.
The team inspected various factories, including pharmaceutical, marble, and feed factori
es, and found 4 pharmaceutical factories and 2 marble factories operating without permission from the department.
Notices were also issued to several other units
for violating
environmental regulations.
The EPA is working to prevent pollution and protect the
environment in the province. This visit is part of the agency’s efforts to ensure compliance with
environmental laws and regulations in the industrial sector.
The EPA has
warned factory owners to comply with
environmental laws and regulations or face action.
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