In a bid to control the rising issue of smog, the Punjab government has decided to keep brick-kilns closed across the province till November 7.
According to officials, the brick-kilns, using zigzag methodology will remain functional. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar.
The CM said that commissioners have been delegated the powers of relief commissioners and focal persons have been appointed at the offices of commissioners besides deputy commissioners, and smog control centers have been formed in all districts.
The meeting directed to strictly ensure implementation over prohibition of burning tyres at factories and crops.
