Lahore Schools Closed For Three Days Due To Severe Smog

Due to rising smog levels worsening air quality, schools in Lahore, Pakistan, will be closed for at least three days from Friday to Sunday. The Punjab Department of Education announced the holiday in response to health concerns for children. Discussions are also ongoing to adjust school timings, as Lahore recorded an average air quality index (AQI) of 208, varying across the city.