Restrictions on eateries in Lahore and Multan have been relaxed due to smog.

The Punjab government has permitted restaurants in Lahore and Multan to provide food beyond 8 PM to alleviate restrictions.

A recent announcement affirms that all dining establishments, encompassing hotels and fast food venues, would be authorized to offer delivery services past the 8 pm curfew.

Dine-in services will be restricted to a cut-off time of 4 PM, but takeaway orders will be permitted until 8 PM. The decision seeks to reconcile public health initiatives with the ongoing functioning of food enterprises in the area.

The relaxation is anticipated to offer essential relief to the food business while sustaining initiatives to mitigate pollution and diminish the transmission of COVID-19.

Lahore District Administration Enforces Action Against Smog Violations

LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has intensified measures to mitigate smog by enforcing stringent actions against businesses and cars that contribute to air pollution.

Fifty stores were sealed for breaking Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and thirty-four restaurants were closed for infringing upon designated working hours as part of a series of enforcement measures. Furthermore, 32 vehicles spewing smoke were halted, and 109 vehicles received citations. The enforcement led to penalties exceeding Rs. 500,000 for automobiles producing detrimental emissions.

Retailers and restaurateurs faced penalties, with fines of Rs. 120,000 levied for noncompliance with anti-smog legislation.

The district administration’s measures impacted multiple regions in Lahore, encompassing:

Three stores, eight restaurants, twenty-five barbecue establishments, and two bakeries were blocked in Tehsil City.
12 stores, 15 restaurants, and 2 bakeries closed in Tehsil Sadr
Four stores and one restaurant were blocked in Tehsil Raiwind.
Five stores and one restaurant were blocked in Tehsil Shalimar.
Six stores and four restaurants were blocked in Tehsil Wagah.
Ten stores and five eateries were blocked in Tehsil Nishtar and Tehsil. Allama Iqbal The Secretary of the RTA has acknowledged that access to Lahore has been limited by obstructing major city gateways to mitigate air pollution. The district administration is dedicated to enforcing environmental regulations and mitigating smog in the area.