Schools in Punjab ‘not to be closed this Wednesday’
Provincial government was considering closing schools on Wednesdays due to smog
October 16, 2023
- Government to hold meetings on smog every week.
- Air quality has improved in province recently.
- Govt was considering Wednesday holidays due to smog.
LAHORE: Interim Punjab Education Minister Mansoor Qadir said Monday that the government decided that educational institutions in the province would not be closed this Wednesday (October 18).
The caretakers were considering a proposal to shut down schools and offices on Wednesdays apart from the usual weekly offs in light of the deadly smog.
But in recent days, due to the rain, the air quality has improved in the provincial capital of Lahore, which is most affected by smog, prompting the rulers to delay the decision.
"On this Wednesday, schools will not be closed. Every week, we will conduct meetings on the smog issue [and then take future decisions]," the interim education minister added.
During the same presser, caretaker Information Minister Aamir Mir said every year people get sick due to smog. "It is important for people to have awarness about it."
He said the government has imposed Section 144 to curb smog and restricted cars on the road that might lead to the further spread of smog.
