[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Due to critical Air Quality Index, educational institutions in six divisions of Punjab, including Lahore, will shut for two days in a smart lockdown. Markets, restaurants, and cinemas will open at 3:00 pm, reducing outdoor activities during peak pollution hours.
Amid severe smog, Lahore tops global air pollution levels, prompting strict measures by the caretaker government.
Read more : Ten Punjab Districts Under Lockdown To Reduce Smog
Efforts against crop residue burning include FIRs against 21 individuals. Mall Road will allow only pedestrians and bicycles to limit public movement.
Despite environmental department efforts, smog persists. Lahore’s AQI hits 415, with higher levels in specific locations.
No rain forecast in the next 24 hours, worsening concerns as temperatures drop.
Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi directs Sunday lockdown, restricting transportation in smog-affected districts: Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, Sargodha, Faisalabad, and Sahiwal. Markets open after 4:00 pm, with exceptions for essential services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
