Karachi commissioner hands over smart lockdown authority to DCs

Last updated on: 03 July,2020 12:35 pm

Lockdown has been extended in West district for two weeks and in Malir for five days.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani has handed over the authority of smart lockdown to deputy commissioners (DCs), Dunya News reported on Friday.

According to details, lockdown has been extended in West district for two weeks and in Malir for five days whereas decision in remaining four districts has not been made yet.

Malir deputy commissioner issued a notification in which it has been stated that strict lockdown will be implemented in phase one and two of Gulshan-e-Hadeed and subdivision Bin Qasim from July 3 to 7.

Likewise, restrictions will be imposed in West district from July 3 to 17. Meanwhile, milk, yogurt and meat shops, pharmacies and small general stores will remain open under standard operating procedures (SOPs).