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Punjab to review ‘Wednesday Holiday’ in schools amid smog situation

After reviewing the situation in the meeting, a decision will be taken on whether or not to have a 'Wednesday holiday' in the educational institutions.
Published 16 Oct, 2023 10:35am
Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world having an air quality ranking of 348.
Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world having an air quality ranking of 348.

The Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has called a decision-making meeting regarding Wednesday’s holiday to review the anti-smog and smog situation in the province.

After reviewing the situation in the meeting, a decision will be taken on whether or not to have a ‘Wednesday holiday’ in the educational institutions.

Provincial Ministers, the Chief Secretary, the Environment Secretary, and related officials will participate in the meeting.

Provincial Minister of Education, Provincial Minister of Information, and Provincial Minister of Environment will inform the media about the decisions of the meeting in a press conference today at 5 pm.

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