Environment Protection Agency (EPA) KP has taken action against a number of marble units and printing presses in Peshawar over non-compliance of National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQs). "The action was taken as part of regular monitoring of industrial units over compliance of NEQS," said Director General EPA KP, Dr Muhammad Bashir.

Talking to the media, the DG EPA said he issued Environment Protection Order (EPO) to 61 marble units at Warsak Road and seven printing presses in city area, directing them to stop activities due to discharge of untreated effluents and creation of noise pollution, respectively.

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