{"id":33492,"date":"2023-12-09T19:22:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T19:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/punjab-cm-clears-air-about-early-closure-of-schools-before-winter-vacations-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2023-12-09T19:22:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T19:22:05","slug":"punjab-cm-clears-air-about-early-closure-of-schools-before-winter-vacations-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/punjab-cm-clears-air-about-early-closure-of-schools-before-winter-vacations-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab CM clears air about early closure of schools before winter vacations – Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LAHORE \u2013 In Lahore, a wave of thick, toxic fog commonly known as smog enveloped the metropolis that caused a large number of people to fall ill, especially elderly persons and school-going students.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The alarming levels of smog pushed the Punjab government to announce early winter vacations<\/a><\/strong> in schools, and colleges, and students are waiting until December 18 to enjoy the winter break.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Punjab Interim Chief Minister (CM) Mohsin Naqvi held a media talk in which he addressed several issues about Lahore, especially in the current situation due to smog<\/a><\/strong>. Chief Minister stated that the provincial capital is currently facing significant challenges but said schools cannot be shut down currently due to ongoing examinations.<\/p>\n

Ruling out rumours of early vacations, CM said winter vacations are slated to start from December 18 to January 1.<\/p>\n

He further highlighted steps to curb smog, saying Lahore Waste Management Company started washing dozens of roads in the city twice a week. Naqvi mentioned suggested expanding the cleaning efforts to roads such as Multan Road, Ferozpur Road, and Circular Road.<\/p>\n

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Punjab government announced winter vacations for schools and colleges from December 18, 2023, to January 1, 2024.<\/p>\n

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Winter holiday notifications have been issued in the Sindh province, and Islamabad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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LAHORE \u2013 In Lahore, a wave of thick, toxic fog commonly known as smog enveloped the metropolis that caused a large number of people to fall ill, especially elderly persons and school-going students. 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