in re: Hospital Waste Country/Territory Pakistan Type of court National - higher court Date Dec 22, 2010 Source UNEP, InforMEA Court name High Court Seat of court Karachi Judge Abassi and Alam Reference number D-363/2008 Language English Subject Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Solid waste Hazardous waste Food waste Organic waste Waste disposal Waste domestic sources Waste non-domestic sources Abstract The bench has disposed of this petition holding that it had served its purpose as the authorities have taken steps to ensure that hospital waste is disposed safely. The bench held that as a result of its orders and the formation of a committee by the health department, it has been ensured that Hospital Waste Management Rules are adhered and enforced. Full text COU-159246.pdf