All Private Public Schools Colleges Universities & Educational Institutions shall Remain Closed 2023

SHAKEEL SHEERAZNovember 17, 2023

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All Private Public Schools Colleges Universities & Educational Institutions shall Remain Closed 2023

NO.SO(G)/P&SHD/4-1/2023. WHEREAS, the spread of Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye due to bacterial or viral infection, smoke, dust or chemical exposure is increasing day by day, which poses a serious and imminent threat to public health. Hence, it is mandatory to take all possible safety measures for prevention and control of this disease in the Province of
Punjab.

2) AND WHEREAS, in my opinion there are sufficient grounds to proceed under Section 4(c). 5(1)(e) and 5(1)(f) of the Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act, 2020, as an immediate preventive and speedy remedy and the directions hereinafter appearing are necessary to ensure public health and conserve lives in the Province of
Punjab.

3) NOW THEREFORE, I, Ali Jan Khan, Secretary, Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department, Government of the Punjab, after approval from the Chief Minister and in exercise of powers conferred under Section 4(c), 5(1)(e) and 5(1)(f) of the Punjab Infectious Diseases (Prevention and Control) Act.

2020, do hereby order that there shall be
“restricted movement” in the areas of Lahore Division (District Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kasur) and Gujranwala Division (District Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Narowal, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahuddin) having highest Air Quality Index (AQI) and potential hotspots for Conjunctivitis due to SMOG.

4) Furthermore, the following shall also be observed during Saturday i.e., November 18, 2023
a. All public and private schools, colleges, universities, educational institutions shall remain closed.
b. Markets, shops, gyms, cinemas and offices shall open after 3:00 PM.

5) This order shall be given wide publicity in official Gazette, Daily Newspapers and
broadcasting through Radio Pakistan, Pakistan Television and other TV Channels as new item for information of the general public.