LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered imposition of a Rs50,000 fine for throwing animal waste and offal in streets, on roads, into drains and canals during Eid days.

The CM directed the administrative and police officers across Punjab on Friday to remain in the field during Eidul Azha days, as the provincial government finalised extensive arrangements for security, cleanliness and public facilitation during the holidays.

Chairing a video-link meeting on Eidul Azha arrangements here, the chief minister issued guidelines to all deputy commissioners and district police officers, warning that negligence or poor implementation of orders would not be tolerated.

She also directed strict enforcement of the restriction on sale of sacrificial animals at non-designated places instead of cattle markets and action against illegal livestock trading in unauthorised areas.

The meeting was informed that digital monitoring and vigilance operations would be carried out at cattle markets, while strict security arrangements would be ensured to prevent incidents of cattle theft and robbery.

She directed the authorities to ensure enforcement of the bans on hide collection by the banned organisations and loudspeakers use at hide-collection camps.

Special security measures and continuous combing operations have been ordered in sensitive areas, while instructions also issued to strictly enforce the ban on display of weapons and aerial firing.

The chief minister further directed the authorities to spray Eidgahs and mosques with rose water and ensure cleanliness in railway colonies, cantonment areas and private housing societies.

She also ordered uninterrupted water supply during Eid holidays, display of fare lists at bus stands and inside buses, and covering of dumping sites near airports.

The meeting decided to ban temporary swings across the province, while authorities were instructed to conduct safety and security checks of amusement rides installed in parks. Directions were also issued for cyber patrolling to curb hate material on social media.

All DCs and DPOs participating in the meeting were instructed to ensure strict implementation of Eid SOPs, with warning of action in case of non-compliance.

BIODIVERSITY DAY: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said on Friday the protection of forests and wildlife was essential for maintaining ecological balance and ensuring the survival of life on the Earth.

In her message on International Day for Biological Diversity, the chief minister says biodiversity forms the basis of life on the planet and preserving the natural environment is a shared national responsibility.

She says effective and sustainable measures are being taken in the province for the protection of endangered species and conservation of the ecosystem.

Ms Nawaz says a special force and helpline have been made operational to prevent illegal hunting.

She adds that for the first time in Punjab, women have also been inducted into the regular wildlife force.

The chief minister says the wildlife helpline 1107 has been activated for complaints and assistance, adding that modern systems and GPS trackers have also been introduced for wildlife monitoring and census operations.

She stresses that creating public awareness about the importance of natural resources and preventing environmental degradation is imperative.

Published in Dawn, May 23rd, 2026