Punjab Plastic Bag Ban: Govt Tightens Grip on Polythene Use Across Province

The Punjab plastic bag ban has entered a stricter enforcement phase in 2026. Authorities have intensified raids against shopkeepers and manufacturers still using thin polythene bags. The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency says thousands of inspections have already been carried out this year alone. Background Plastic pollution has long troubled Punjab’s cities, towns, and rural markets. […]
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