As blanket of dense smog shrouds much of Pakistan, it continues to cause highway accidents, flight disruptions and health issues, compelling, forcing people to stay home.On Tuesday, Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport and major sections of Motorway were closed as visibility dropped to zero in several cities of Punjab including Lahore, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura and Mianwali.At least 18 people have been killed with dozens severely wounded in road accidents during last week due to low visibility caused by dense smog in different parts of Punjab. The accidents were reported in Faisalabad, Jhang, Shahkot, Pasrur, Attock, Taxila, Pakpattan with the deadliest one in Layyah where three children were killed as a speeding truck with a rickshaw. Jam Sajjad Hussain, spokesperson Rescue 1122, said that the numbers of accidents have now decreased but their intensity has increased.Over 30 flight operations were also suspended at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport due to worsening condition.
