The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the government of Punjab to close all government and private educational institutes on Saturday and Sunday.
Furthermore, offices have also been directed to adopt work from home (WFH) policy for two days every week. It is pertinent to mention that the order will only apply to the smog hit areas of the province. All the private and public offices in Lahore division, Sheikhupura, Khanewal and Bahawalnagar will remain closed twice a week.
The LHC has also directed to change the DG Environment over the failure to curb smog in the province.
Furthermore, Justice Shahid Karim ordered to transfer the Deputy Commissioners of Jhang, Hafiz Abad, Khanewal, Nankana Sahib, Bahawalnagar, and Sheikhupura
The Chief Secretary Punjab has been directed to issue the notification regarding the transfers of these officials immediately. The high court remarked that vehicles are mainly responsible for smog.
Additionally, the Punjab government has been asked to ensure the promotion of cycling in the province and to buy electric motorcycles for its staff.
The LHC judge also criticized the Punjab government for initiating development projects amid the suffocating smog.
It should be compulsory to use school van instead of using personal vehicles to take the children. Our ill minded society see it as care and luxury when they are living in a poor country.