The Punjab government has issued a public advisory amid growing smog across the province, urging citizens to support the “Clean and Green Punjab” vision. Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the administration has started implementing a coordinated plan to control air pollution.
According to the Environment Department, citizens have been advised to avoid unnecessary travel during peak traffic hours, keep their vehicles properly maintained, and switch off engines while waiting at long signals to reduce air pollution. The department also urged people to limit fuel wastage and advised motorcyclists to use protective masks to stay safe from harmful air particles.
Educational institutions and offices have been encouraged to slightly adjust their working hours to ease traffic congestion during rush hours.
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Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb said that traffic police and district administrations have been directed to ensure effective monitoring on roads to minimize the impact of smog and improve air quality.
