Balochistan extends 'smart lockdown' till July 15
The Balochistan government has extended smart lockdown due to coronavirus for fifteen days.
QUETTA (Dunya News) – The Balochistan government has extended smart lockdown due to coronavirus for fifteen days and issued directives to run businesses with precautionary measures, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.
A notification in this regard has been issued by the Home and Tribal Affairs Department stating that the smart lockdown would continue till July 15 in Quetta and other parts of the province.
According to a notification, strict action will now be taken under Section 144 against those found to be violating the government s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
On the other hand, grocery stores, milk and yogurt shops, tandoors and medical stores will remain open 24/7 whereas restaurants can provide takeaway service for 24 hours. All educational institutions will be kept closed till July 15.
Inter-city public transport will remain suspended. Furthermore, ban on all religious, social and other ceremonies remains in place along with cinemas, picnic points, marriage halls, gyms and clubs.
