Punjab’s Transport Minister, Ibrahim Hassan Murad, revealed a potential shift towards work-from-home arrangements for offices and online classes for schools as a response to the prevailing smog conditions. In an official statement, Minister Murad disclosed that the cabinet’s smog committee conducts weekly meetings to assess reports from various departments.
Recent initiatives have reportedly contributed to an improvement in the current smog situation, prompting the consideration of additional measures. Minister Murad emphasized that the upcoming meeting will delve into the feasibility of implementing work-from-home policies for offices and facilitating online classes for schools as a proactive response to the smog issue.
In an effort to address the environmental challenges, the provincial minister suggested the possibility of introducing 1 to 2 days of work-from-home and online classes in the coming week. Additionally, discussions will explore the potential restriction of public transport services to mitigate the impact of pollution.
Minister Murad underscored the cross-border influence, highlighting that pollution originating from India is adversely affecting cities like Lahore. The government’s proactive stance aims to safeguard public health and well-being in the face of environmental challenges. Stay tuned for updates as the smog committee convenes to deliberate on these crucial measures in the ongoing effort to combat smog in Punjab.
