Justice Shahid Karim of Lahore High Court heard the petitions of Shiraz Zaka, Aftab Work, and Abu Dharsalman Khan Niazi, in which no action was taken for smog and complete lockdown. Mayor Lahore Colonel (retd) Mubashir Javed appeared on the court order.
The Lahore mayor complained to the Punjab government that he could use only 8% of the budget and was not being given full powers. The court said that elections are coming, you should serve Lahore. Justice Shahid Karim also directed the mayor of Lahore to appoint a focal person. Justice Shahid Karim remarked that Lahore has to be cleaned as our house is.