In a recent development, schools across Punjab, including in the provincial capital Lahore, have reopened on Wednesday, following a marked improvement in smog levels. According to the official notification, schools will now commence at 8:45 AM, with strict health and safety measures in place. This measure comes as a proactive step to safeguard public health as air quality gradually improves. Lahore, which had previously topped global air quality rankings as one of the most polluted cities, recently dropped to third place on the Air Quality Index (AQI) due to slight improvements. This move to reopen schools and extend business hours signals an effort to restore normalcy, albeit with protective measures, as Punjab navigates through the seasonal smog crisis.
