Pakistan, May 5 -- The Sindh government has announced a complete ban on all types of plastic shopping bags across the province, starting June 15, 2025. The Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Coastal Development issued a formal notice for this ban. It includes all plastic bags-non-degradable, oxo-degradable, black-coloured, and recycled. This update strengthens the 2014 rules by adding a total ban.

Previously, in 2019, the government allowed certain types of plastic bags under strict rules. However, that partial permission has now been fully withdrawn. This new move comes after the provincial cabinet approved the Environment Department's proposal on April 15, 2025. The ban aims to reduce pollution and protect the environment....