Pakistan, Feb. 14 -- The Punjab Environment Department has officially banned washing cars and using water pipes at home, enforcing a fine of Rs10,000 for violators.

On the instructions of Lahore High Court, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Environment Secretary Raja Jahangir and DG Environment Imran Hamid have formed a committee to curb water wastage.

The move comes as part of the Lahore High Court's directive to curb excessive water wastage amid declining rainfall in the province.

According to a notification issued by the department, all illegal service stations have been ordered to shut down immediately. Moreover, service stations operating without a water recycling system will face a hefty fine of Rs100,000. To comply with the ne...