Pakistan, April 18 -- The Lahore High Court is taking a strong stance on regulating "Chingchi" rickshaws to tackle smog issues. During a recent hearing, the court suggested closing factories that manufacture these rickshaws. It ordered the Punjab government to issue a three-month notice to the manufacturers and emphasized the need to ban illegal rickshaws.

Justice Shahid Karim expressed frustration over ongoing protests that have caused traffic jams on Mall Road. He stressed that protests should not disrupt the entire city. He also encouraged better management of protest locations to minimize disruptions to traffic flow.

Justice Karim highlighted the severe weather in April, which included extreme heat and heavy rain. He emphasized the ...