Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:57:46 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:57:46 +0500 60 Shutdown of all education institutions in Lahore proposed for three days https://english.aaj.tv/news/330387160/shutdown-of-all-education-institutions-in-lahore-proposed-for-three-days <p><strong>A proposal has been submitted to close all educational institutions – schools, colleges, and universities – in Lahore on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to mitigate the severe smog affecting the city.</strong></p> <p>The proposal also suggests implementing a “green lockdown” in Gulberg and surrounding areas.</p> <p>Sources indicate that the proposed green lockdown area may also include Liberty, MM Alam Road, and the Main Market, in addition to areas already under consideration near the Shimla Hills.</p> <p>The proposals will be presented to Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb by the Commissioner of Lahore Division and the Secretary of Environment.</p> <p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330387120/maryam-admitted-to-sharif-medical-city-due-to-throat-infection">Maryam admitted to Sharif Medical City due to throat infection</a></strong></p> <p> <figure class='media sm:w-1/3 w-full media--right media--embed media--uneven'> <div class='media__item media__item--newskitlink '> <iframe class="nk-iframe" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="height:250px;position:relative" src="https://english.aaj.tv/news/card/330387016" sandbox="allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-popups allow-modals allow-forms"></iframe></div> </figure></p> <p>The decision to implement the closures and the Gulberg green lockdown ultimately rests with Minister Aurangzeb.</p> A proposal has been submitted to close all educational institutions – schools, colleges, and universities – in Lahore on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to mitigate the severe smog affecting the city.

The proposal also suggests implementing a “green lockdown” in Gulberg and surrounding areas.

Sources indicate that the proposed green lockdown area may also include Liberty, MM Alam Road, and the Main Market, in addition to areas already under consideration near the Shimla Hills.

The proposals will be presented to Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb by the Commissioner of Lahore Division and the Secretary of Environment.

Read more: Maryam admitted to Sharif Medical City due to throat infection

The decision to implement the closures and the Gulberg green lockdown ultimately rests with Minister Aurangzeb.

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