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Major Crackdown on Thin Plastic Bags Begins in Rawalpindi

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By Web Desk Published December 11, 2024 2 Min Read
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The government and the Department of Environment and Climate Change have initiated a major crackdown on using thin shopping bags following the December 10 deadline. Starting Wednesday, shopkeepers throughout Rawalpindi Division, including grocery store owners, will be subject to penalties for utilizing these plastic bags. These sanctions involve sealing stores for three days and imposing fines between Rs50,000 and Rs100,000.

Punjab takes a step towards a greener future! From December 10th, the use of plastic bags will be BANNED across Punjab province,Pakistan! Let's join hands to reduce pollution & promote a healthier environment! #WelcomeAliSheikhani#ChampionsTrophy2025 #AsimMunir #ColoredCotton pic.twitter.com/srwT4Q81Wc

— سرکاری ملازم (@HimayatReborn) December 1, 2024

This enforcement campaign is a collaborative effort involving the Department of Environment, District Administration, Food Authority, and police support. Meanwhile, 75-micron thick shopping bags are permitted, albeit subject to a substantial licensing fee, while thinner variants are completely banned.

Say No to Plastics!
EPA Punjab has imposed a ban on plastic bags under 75 microns. A crackdown on violators will begin after December 10. #epapunjab #saynotoplastic #refuseplastic pic.twitter.com/ufMk7I4wdn

— Environmental Protection Agency, Punjab (@EPCCDpunjab) December 10, 2024

According to the Food Authority, factories producing the thicker bags will face an annual tax of Rs300,000 per machine. Wholesale dealers are liable for a Rs200,000 yearly tax, and retailers, including those in the grocery, milk, meat, fruit, and vegetable sectors, must pay Rs100,000 annually to secure a license. This license’s renewal fee is set at Rs50,000.

Saleem Pervez Butt, President of the Grocery Merchant Association, has criticized the tax as excessive. He argued, “Grocery shops typically spend just Rs2,000 to Rs3,000 monthly on shopping bags. An annual tax of Rs100,000 is excessive for most shops, which often have inventories valued only between Rs100,000 and Rs150,000.” He has called on the government to reassess this levy.

Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema emphasized the strict prohibition of thin shopping bags, stating, “The crackdown begins today.”

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