LAHORE: Manufacturers and exporters of knitwear garments agreed on Monday to implement environmental laws in their factories within a year through technical support of the Punjab Environment Protection Department.

In a meeting with the department, details were worked out and a plan of action was devised to complete the full compliance of required national and international standards within a year.

Speaking on the occasion, Environment Secretary Dr Nasrullah said the department was providing necessary guidance and technical support to the industry so that technically sound and cost effective solutions could be found out. Staff Reporter