Smog Issue: Punjab to consider proposals of weekly holidays, work-from-home

The spokesman for the Punjab government has announced that critical decisions concerning the weekly holiday and other measures to tackle smog-related issues will be made by the provincial cabinet.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, in an upcoming cabinet meeting, the proposal for implementing a "work from home" policy for one day in educational and government institutions, as well as markets, will be discussed.
The spokesman said the final verdict on expert suggestions and recommendations, to be presented to the Cabinet Committee on Anti-Smog, is still pending.
Anyhow, he added that all proposals and recommendations aimed at combating smog will be subject to review during the next cabinet meeting.
The spokesman said following recent rainfall in Lahore, the air quality index has significantly improved, registering a value of 55 and plans are underway to devise a strategy for sustaining this positive trend.
The spokesman said during the Cabinet Committee on Anti-Smog meeting, numerous proposals for smog reduction were tabled, alongside recommendations from experts and relevant departments, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.