Punjab government has announced closure of school from Primary level to Higher Secondary schools in Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad and Multan divisions till 17th of this month in wake of intense smog condition.

Senior Minister of Punjab Marriyum Aurangzeb speaking at a press conference in Lahore today, said that schools will arrange online classes. She said Punjab government has made wearing masks mandatory.

As per met office, smog is likely to persist in most areas of Punjab during the next 24 hours. Fog (in patches) is also likely at isolated plain areas of Punjab during morning hours.