Shopkeepers allege no prior notification of operation, LDA spokesperson dismisses reports as 'incorrect'

Case now taken up after Chief Justice assigns new bench

Exemptions apply to weddings, funerals, burials, officials performing government duties, courts

Schools violating directive face fines from Rs100,000 to Rs1 million

Authorities advise citizens to avoid unnecessary travel, wear masks, stay indoors

CM Maryam instructs district administrations, police, agriculture department to intensify night-time patrolling

Sargodha AQI 344, Faisalabad 296, Multan 287, Gujranwala 274, Kasur 257, Sheikhupura 245

Meteorological Department advises citizens to avoid outdoor activity, urges masks for sensitive groups

Illegal deforestation identified as major cause of smog, air pollution

Violators in all districts face strict punishment, government continues efforts to eliminate smog