SIALKOT: Brick kilns workers in the region have been given a three-day ultimatum to adopt smart zig-zag technology, or face the prospect of their kilns being demolished or shut down. Zigzag technonology is a design change that makes fuel use more efficient. Combined with the use of an air blower, an internal zigzag structure in kilns can cut coal consumption, significantly reduce emissions and improve the quality of the bricks made. The stern warning came from ADC Revenue Mohammad Iqbal, who chaired a session addressing the ongoing smog situation on Thursday. During the meeting, a decisive stance was taken to address the issue of those burning crop leftovers and operating brick kilns without adhering to zig-zag technology. Lahore plunges into…
