Due to smog, the government also decided to have a holiday on Friday

Lahore (94 news) Due to smog, the Punjab government has decided to give a holiday on Friday. Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab says that 9 November has already been announced as a holiday all over Pakistan.

While holding a press conference in Lahore, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab said that Friday 10 November is being given a holiday in certain districts of Lahore Division, Gujranwala, Wazirabad and Nankana. All schools, offices and parks in the said districts will remain closed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Sec 144 Will be enforced.

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi said that currently Lahore is the most polluted city in the world.

He said that we had a long meeting today regarding smog, children are reporting eye and respiratory complaints.

He also said that the crop residue being burnt in India is four times more than ours. Being right on the border, the full impact of burning remains is on us. India should also manage pollution from residue burning itself.

He said that the markets will be closed on Saturday. 10 There will be a holiday for offices and schools in Punjab on November, which will be notified today.

Mohsin Naqvi said that marriage houses will remain open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday while the park will remain closed.

He said that bakeries and pharmacies will remain open, take-away restaurants will remain open and public transport will remain open.

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab said that the aim is to bring down the smog. Unable to terminate. If it rains more, it will also affect the smog.

Mohsin Naqvi said that schools were also closed in Delhi, they also had to take tough decisions, we are also monitoring those cities where there is severe smog.

He said that if you want to stay in Lahore during these three or four days, then stay at home. People must wear masks, children and the elderly must wear masks.

He said that the factories are not closing, if the common laborer's stove is closed for four days, there will be a problem. We are announcing a holiday and are very thoughtful.

Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab said that on Friday there is half a day in schools, markets will be closed on Saturday. Traders should close on Friday if they think fit.

Mohsin Naqvi said that people are requested to stay in their homes for four days.