Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah speaks during a press conference on Friday. DawnNewsTV
The Sindh government on Friday decided to impose a lockdown in the province from tomorrow (Saturday) till August 8 amid rising Covid-19 cases.
Key decisions
All markets will remain closed. However, pharmacies and groceries (till 6pm) will remain open.
Restaurants will only be allowed to deliver food. No takeaway allowed.
Exams cancelled during lockdown period
Vaccination cards of citizens roaming the streets will be checked
Vaccination centres to remain open during lockdown
All govt offices will be closed from next week
The decision was taken during a provincial coronavirus task force meeting presided over by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
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