After hearing the petition, Justice Shahid nullified the notification to close theaters by 8pm and extended the deadline by 11:30 pm.
Lahore: The Lahore High court (LHC) Tuesday ordered the authorities to extend the operational hours of theaters by 11:30pm, GNN reported.
Justice Shahid Karim heard the petition of Punjab Artist Producer and Theaters Association (PAPTA) against government that ordered the closure of movie theaters by 8pm.
After hearing the petition, Justice Shahid nullified the notification to close theaters by 8pm and extended the deadline by 11:30 pm.
He added that people should change their lifestyle and sleep early to eradicate the risk of smog.
Earlier today, the Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered to extend the holidays in schools and colleges of Punjab province for a week (7 days) due to worsening smog situation.
The court had ordered the authorities to submit the notification in this regard.
It is pertinent to mention that smog condition in Punjab including Lahore had been soaring everyday.
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