Canada Global(Web News) Smart lockdown has been implemented in 10 districts of Punjab including Lahore in view of worsening smog situation.
In the context of smart lockdown, educational institutions will be closed today and tomorrow in 10 districts of Punjab including Lahore, these districts include Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur, Gujranwala, Gujarat, Sialkot Narowal, Hafizabad and Mandi Bahauddin. School and Higher Education has issued a holiday notification.
Markets will open today and tomorrow at three o’clock while business will be completely closed on Sunday, entry of vehicles will be closed on Mall Road in Lahore on Sunday while only cycling will be allowed.
On the other hand, while expressing concerns over the government’s decision regarding the closure of markets, the traders said that instead of the markets, the government should close the government offices, banks, opening the markets at 3 o’clock will cause a great loss to the business community.
The business community said that the government should review the decision to open the markets at 3 pm on Friday.
On the other hand, Lahore could not get rid of smog, the provincial capital still ranks first in the world in terms of air pollution, the average air quality index has been recorded at 473, Karachi’s air is also polluted.
Due to air pollution, citizens are suffering from diseases, medical experts say that respiratory patients should take special care, make sure to use masks and avoid unnecessary travel.
