The Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad has launched a major crackdown to curb the use of plastic shopping bags, which are contributing to pollution. According to Express News, the DC Islamabad has set up eight teams to enforce this crackdown.
These teams will carry out operations against the use of plastic bags throughout the city, with supervision from all Assistant Commissioners of Islamabad. Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz stressed that minimizing the use of polyethylene bags, which exacerbate environmental pollution, is a shared responsibility. He also called on citizens to support the district administration in the effort to combat plastic bags.