The Punjab University has announced the postponement of all exams for its students due to the worsening smog conditions in the city.
University officials stated that a new schedule for the postponed exams will be announced later. In the meanwhile, all teachers of all the colleges of the university have been instructed to shift to online classes to ensure uninterrupted academic progress for students.
In view of the worsening smog crisis in the province, the Punjab government announced a series of immediate emergency measures, including the declaration of a health emergency in Lahore and Multan.
Key measures announced
The minister announced the following measures in view of the worsening smog in Lahore and other cities of Punjab:
- All brick kilns and furnace-based plants in Lahore and Multan have been shut down from Friday to curb emissions.
- There will be a complete ban on the entry of heavy traffic in both Lahore and Multan.
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- A complete lockdown will be enforced on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday if the situation does not improve by Wednesday.
- Dining in at restaurants will be allowed only until 4pm, after which take-away services will be permitted. All restaurants will have to completely close at 8pm.
- Holidays in schools, colleges, and universities across Punjab have been extended to Nov 24, except Murree, and they have been ordered to shift to online learning.
- Construction activities in Lahore and Multan have been banned from Friday. However, national-level construction works will be allowed.
- Doctors, nurses and paramedical staff holidays have been cancelled, and hospital OPDs will now operate until 8pm.
