Pakistan, Nov. 13 -- In view of the smog, the District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has issued new directives for public and private schools, making the use of masks mandatory for students.

The District Education Authority has instructed the administrations of all public and private schools to ensure the use of masks and to strictly implement the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued for protection against smog.

The CEO of the Education Authority has directed that students be encouraged to drink plenty of water. Additionally, awareness seminars regarding smog protection and precautionary measures should be conducted in schools.

Authorities have instructed school administrations to ensure full compliance with all smog-protecti...