{"id":20418,"date":"2024-11-08T16:08:27","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T11:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/?p=20418"},"modified":"2024-11-08T16:08:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T11:08:31","slug":"punjab-govt-shuts-down-all-public-places-amid-worsening-smog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyrapidnews.com\/eng\/2024\/11\/08\/punjab-govt-shuts-down-all-public-places-amid-worsening-smog\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab govt shuts down all public places amid worsening smog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Punjab government has implemented sweeping restrictions across four divisions in response to an alarming increase in smog levels, closing public parks, zoos, museums, historical sites, playlands and sports venues in Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, and Faisalabad until November 17.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closures come as part of emergency measures to address the hazardous air quality that has gripped the region, according to a notification issued by the Directorate General of Environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The directive states that violation of these measures could lead to fines and arrests under environmental protection laws. 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