The Punjab government has issued 50% remote work for employees in government departments due to the worsening smog crisis. The notification is issued on Friday for the government employees.
According to the notification, 50% of employees will work from home, including the meetings of the inter-departments.
The Punjab government has directed to ensure the implementation of this decision, sending an official notification to all institutions.
In most of the areas of Lahore, the issue of smog has become extreme. The residents of Lahore are experiencing difficulty in continuing daily routine tasks.
The smog is spreading various hazardous diseases. Children, the elderly, and sick people are having unusual breathing difficulties.
Smog crisis has significantly disrupted daily life in Punjab, halting business activities and severely impacting education.
Daytime travel has become challenging, while nighttime conditions are even more distressing.
In response, the provincial government and local authorities are taking extensive measures to support affected residents.
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