Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:39:33 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:39:33 +0500 60 Smog: Punjab asks private offices to move 50% workforce to WFH https://english.aaj.tv/news/330388424/smog-punjab-asks-private-offices-to-move-50-workforce-to-wfh <p><strong>The Punjab government has issued a notification mandating that private offices, franchises, and NGOs in four disions to operate with only 50% of their staff on-site.</strong></p> <p>The measure will be applicable to Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Multan.</p> <p>The remaining 50% will be required to work from home. This measure, announced by the Director General of Environment Punjab, aims to mitigate the severe smog currently affecting the province.</p> <p>The work-from-home order will be in effect from November 13 to December 31. The government cites a rise in smog-related illnesses and the contribution of vehicular emissions to worsening air quality as reasons for the decision.</p> <p>Reducing traffic congestion on the roads is a key objective of this initiative.</p> The Punjab government has issued a notification mandating that private offices, franchises, and NGOs in four disions to operate with only 50% of their staff on-site.

The measure will be applicable to Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, and Multan.

The remaining 50% will be required to work from home. This measure, announced by the Director General of Environment Punjab, aims to mitigate the severe smog currently affecting the province.

The work-from-home order will be in effect from November 13 to December 31. The government cites a rise in smog-related illnesses and the contribution of vehicular emissions to worsening air quality as reasons for the decision.

Reducing traffic congestion on the roads is a key objective of this initiative.

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