Toxic smog prompts change to school hours in Pakistan's Lahore
Monday, October 27th 2025, 1:40:06 pm
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<body><p>STORY: :: Punjab province cuts school hours to shield children from toxic smog levels in Pakistan</p><p>:: Lahore, Pakistan</p><p>:: October 27, 2025</p><p>"I'm glad schools are starting late, but the smog is getting worse, and our kids are suffering. They should consider a second shift or extra holidays. These poor kids are struggling with sore throats, coughs, and fevers. Please, let's take some action."</p><p>The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 308 at 8 a.m. local time (0300 GMT), placing it firmly in the “hazardous” category, according to data from air quality monitoring services.</p><p>The Punjab School Education Department said classes would now run from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., effective immediately, to reduce exposure during early hours when pollution typically spikes.</p><p>The move drew mixed reactions from parents, with some welcoming the decision as necessary for health, while others voiced concerns over disruption to routines and childcare.</p><p>The school timing adjustment underscores the ongoing struggle faced by authorities and families in Lahore as the annual smog crisis intensifies.</p></body>
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