Sindh observes complete lockdown during Friday prayers
Sindh observes complete lockdown during Friday prayers.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Sindh observed complete lockdown till 03:00 PM on Friday as only three to five persons had been allowed to offer prayers at mosques, Dunya News reported.
The provincial regime issued directives in which people had been asked to stay at home. The Sindh government has also expressed reservations over the federation’s decision of phased lifting of lockdown.
Speaking in Dunya News program ‘Dunya Kamran Khan Kay Sath’ earlier, Sindh Information and Local Government Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said the provincial government has reservations over the decision but it will follow Prime Minister Imran Khan in the country’s interest.
On the other hand, the Punjab government has further relaxed the lockdown as Chief Minister Sardar Usaman Buzdar said that more industries and relevant businesses will reopen from Saturday.
Small markets will remain open from Fajar to 05:00 PM for five days in a week, OPDs of hospitals will remain functional while educational institutions will be kept closed, he added.
