Lahore once again ranked first among the most polluted cities
The departments have suggested that all schools, colleges and universities should be closed on Friday.
The caretaker government of Punjab, Pakistan has prepared a proposal to impose a soft lockdown to control smog in Lahore and some other divisions.
Lahore once again ranked first among the most polluted cities on which the caretaker chief minister of Punjab called a meeting of the cabinet committee.
According to sources, the caretaker government has prepared proposals to impose a soft smog lockdown in Punjab. The caretaker government has proposed to close illegal factories and impose heavy fines.
The departments have suggested that all schools, colleges and universities should be closed on Friday.
It is proposed that all markets, gyms, cinemas, theaters and factories be completely closed on Saturday, restaurants should also be closed on that day and only take-away and home delivery should be allowed.
The caretaker government has also proposed to restrict public and private vehicles in the city, while half the employees in government offices will work. The main reason for the increase in smog is the abnormal traffic in Lahore.