Educational institutions around Punjab resume operations with the alleviation of smog.

A notice from the provincial government states that schools would reopen at 8:45 AM. The notification requires that all students, teachers, and school staff wear masks, with school administrations accountable for enforcing this requirement.

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb commented on the issue, indicating that challenging decisions were implemented to safeguard public health, and observed that the alteration in the direction and velocity of the eastern winds had ameliorated the smog conditions in Punjab.

On Tuesday, schools in the Rawalpindi Division reopened due to an improvement in air quality following a reduction in smog.

The Punjab administration previously declared the closure of schools from November 17 to 25.

The Punjab administration has announced that schools in the Rawalpindi Division have recommenced instructional activities due to a reduction in air pollution following the alleviation of haze.

Schools in Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock and Chakwal reopened, the announcement read.

The concentration of toxic fog has apparently decreased to a certain degree in Lahore and other cities inside Punjab.

Toxic haze in Lahore has diminished, resulting in the city ranking third in the Air Quality Index (AQI) among the most polluted cities globally, after previously holding the top position for several days.

The local authority has relaxed regulations, extending the operating hours of all hotels and restaurants to 10 PM. The dining and takeaway services will be accessible in restaurants until 10:00 PM.