To enforce the National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) for motor vehicle exhaust and noise in Islamabad Capital Territory, the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) conducted a targeted inspection of heavy-duty diesel vehicles at NUST Main Campus, H-12.
The activity was led by Mr. Binyameen, Deputy Director (R&I), under the guidance of the Director General, Pak-EPA, and focused on vehicles including buses, coaches, and bowser tankers. Most vehicles inspected were found compliant with NEQS smoke opacity limits, while a few required maintenance and tuning to meet standards.
It was noted that NUST has outsourced part of its transport fleet to private vendors; Pak-EPA will inspect these vehicles in coordination with NUST management at a later date.
This monitoring drive forms part of Pak-EPA’s ongoing efforts to reduce vehicular emissions, curb smog, and improve Islamabad’s air quality through collaboration with public and private stakeholders.