LAHORE - The Punjab cabinet which met here on Monday with caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair deferred to implement a proposal regarding an additional weekly holiday after a report was submitted before it highlighting that current smog situation presented a notable improvement compared to January 2023. The reported noted that previously topping the smog index, Lahore has now descended to the 54th position. This shift can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the influence of rainfall and government initiatives. Further steps in this direction will be considered with an eye on future smog scenarios. It is anticipated that, in the coming days, prices of essential commodities such as flour, milk, and rice will see significant reductions.
