In response to the escalating smog crisis in Lahore, Dr. Imran Hameed Sheikh, the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced that all public and private special education institutions must send home students with specific health vulnerabilities.
This directive included those suffering from conditions exacerbated by poor air quality, such as broncho-vascular diseases like asthma and chest infections, cardio-vascular diseases including angina and coronary artery disease, as well as immunodeficiency disorders like Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID).
The directive will take effect from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025, requiring schools to provide alternative educational methods, including online classes, to ensure that these students do not fall behind.
Contrary to recent media claims of a blanket three-month holiday for all special school children due to worsening air conditions, the official announcement clarified that this directive specifically pertained to those at heightened risk due to their health issues.
The Punjab government categorized smog as a life-threatening disaster, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif leading initiatives aimed at reducing its impact. These actions included the closure of polluting industrial units and the implementation of stricter environmental regulations, showcasing the government’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable communities during this environmental emergency.
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what is this behaviour you are saying holidays for three months and daily ausaf says three holidays per week what is this
Yesterday on 31st of October i have got opportunity to travel on M2 motorway and stunned to see that in many places people are burning rice waste .and all these news about taking safety measures to avoid smog is merely a media stunt.secondly all elite class schools are using thousand of cars for commuting thier students twice a day.thirdly sanitary worker causing dust storms during cleaninig.
How can kids go on 3 month leave in school months. How can they leave their studies. What about their working parents. Going on long leave is not an option. Govt hasnt worked towards smog reduction. They need to instal dmog towers in city and hve artificial rain plus shut down all industries polluting the environment.
Punjab schools must closed to avoid health serious consequences
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Shut down industries for 3 months
And what about parents of students who would have to go out for long distance for their jobs? What about all other humans in Lahore like rukshaw drivers , hawkers daily wagers don’t they have life threats ? Closure of schools not a solution already we have very bad situations in education. Where are you leading us?