{"id":27628,"date":"2023-11-23T16:07:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T16:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/punjab-schools-to-remain-closed-on-friday-saturday-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-11-23T16:07:07","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T16:07:07","slug":"punjab-schools-to-remain-closed-on-friday-saturday-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-schools-to-remain-closed-on-friday-saturday-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab schools to remain closed on Friday, Saturday | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Punjab government on Thursday decided to shut all educational institutions in six districts of the province on Fridays and Saturdays as part of measures to mitigate smog.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the media after a meeting of the provincial cabinet, Interim Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi added all businesses including markets and restaurants would open after 3pm and markets would remain closed on Sundays.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Similarly, government offices which function on Fridays and Saturdays, will commence operations at 3pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The decision will also be implemented in\u00a0Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Multan, and Sahiwal.<\/p>\n

Read <\/strong>Punjab declares smog emergency<\/a><\/p>\n

Artificial rain <\/strong><\/p>\n

Talking about the prospects of artificial rain, the caretaker chief minister said if the situation is favourable on November 29, artificial rain would be made on the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Referring to other measures, Naqvi said 10,000 students would be provided with electric bikes on subsidy, and government employees would also be able to avail the initiative on lease.<\/p>\n

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Held meeting to combat SMOG challenge with a comprehensive plan:<\/p>\n

Short term plan:
1. Restrictions in 6 divisions for immediate impact. ( Lahore, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan)
2. Sunday market closures.
3. Saturday openings post 3pm for markets, restaurants\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/iZHahiKzoq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) November 23, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The entry of vehicles on Lahore’s Mall Road would be barred on Sunday, and only bicycles would be permitted.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Due to the poor air quality, the decisions will be immediately implemented in the aforementioned cities.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, the interim CM said that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to install air purifier towers in Lahore, the second-most polluted<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The decision also includes doubling the amount of water sprinkling on the roads to reduce smog and asking citizens to wear face masks.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n