According to the Motorway Police spokesperson, the Lahore–Sialkot Motorway (M-11) has been opened following a reduction in fog. The M-3 Motorway has also been cleared for traffic from Sharaqpur to Faizpur, while the M-1 is now open from Swabi to Burhan. In addition, the M-11 is operational from the Main Toll Plaza to Sambrial.

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The spokesperson advised motorists to prefer daytime travel, avoid unnecessary night-time journeys, use fog lights, and maintain a safe distance between vehicles. For assistance, travellers can contact the Motorway Police helpline at 130.

Meanwhile, Lahore has recorded a decline in smog levels, though it remains among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking fourth with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 230. India’s capital New Delhi tops the list with an AQI of 283. Health experts have urged citizens to wear masks to protect themselves from the harmful effects of smog.

The city’s minimum temperature today was 8°C, while the maximum is expected to reach 22°C.