Pakistan's Bold Moves to Combat Smog Crisis: Wedding Ban and Activity Restrictions

The Punjab government has proposed a three-month ban on weddings during November, December, and January as part of a long-term plan to combat severe smog in the region. This measure is part of a broader smog mitigation policy that includes shutting schools, shifting public office work online, and banning heavy vehicles. Lahore, the provincial capital, currently has the most polluted air globally, posing significant health risks, especially to children. The smog crisis is exacerbated by agricultural burning, coal plants, and traffic, with Lahore and Multan heavily affected.