The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a directive to close all educational institutions, including schools and colleges, every Saturday due to the pervasive smog affecting Punjab.

The decision was made during a hearing on the alarming levels of smog in the province. Justice Shahid Kareem noted that smog has extended beyond Lahore and now covers the entire Punjab region.

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As a precautionary measure, both government and private institutions have been instructed to implement a work-from-home policy twice a week.

The court specifically mandated a complete shutdown of schools and colleges on Saturdays. Despite recent rainfall, the air quality in Punjab has not shown significant improvement. The hearing of the case has been adjourned until November 17.