The air quality in Pakistan has reached a very bad state. The situation has become such that people are having difficulty breathing. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 2000 in Lahore and Multan, the two largest cities of Punjab, Pakistan. People are constantly being admitted to the hospital due to respiratory diseases.
The government declared a medical emergency
The Punjab government has declared a medical emergency in the state in view of the increasing number of patients in the hospital. A lockdown has been imposed in Lahore and Multan. People are having difficulty breathing when they go out of their homes.
Lockdown will remain for 3 days a week
According to media reports, the Punjab government has ordered a lockdown for 3 days a week in Lahore and Multan. According to the orders, there will be a complete lockdown in both the big cities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. While the situation will be monitored on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. After which a decision will be taken.
Ban on old vehicles and construction work
Pakistan's Environment Protection Minister Maryam Aurangzeb has ordered a complete ban on old vehicles and construction work in Lahore and Multan from Saturday, November 16. Along with this, heavy fines will be imposed on violators.