LAHORE – A senior official has dismissed a notification circulating on social media regarding changes to school timings due to smog as fake.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Education Saeed Asghar clarified that no decision has been taken to revise school timings in response to the prevailing smog conditions.
He said the notification being shared online was fabricated and urged citizens and parents not to rely on unverified information.
Meanwhile, Lahore has topped the list of the world’s most polluted major cities, with its overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 344.
According to the reported figures, Barkey Road’s Paragon area emerged as the most polluted locality in Lahore, recording an AQI of 661. The CERP Office area registered an AQI of 561, followed by Allama Iqbal Town at 541.
Other areas also reported elevated pollution levels. Bedian Road recorded an AQI of 378, Cantt 363, Model Town A Block 330, DHA Phase Five 326, ARC Lahore 307 and Askari 10 recorded an AQI of 229.
The latest figures highlighted the severity of air pollution across the capital city of Punjab, while authorities have urged residents to avoid believing unverified claims regarding changes in school schedules.
