Punjab decides to close stores by 5pm
Timing of medical stores and pharmacies remains unchanged
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Governmnet has changed its lockdown strategy and decided to close shops by 5pm everyday to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
According to the decision, timings of shops have been changed to 9-5pm fromtoday (Wednesday). However, the timings of medical stores and pharmacies remain unchanged.
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar imposed a 14-day partial lockdown in the province in order to take strict measures to contain the coronavirus through observing of social distancing and self-quarantine aimed at thwarting the emergence of new cases.
