Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting – Fawad Chaudhry has said that the federal government is reviewing the lockdown decision announced recently by Sindh government.
Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry took to social media to announce that the federal government will oppose steps that have adverse effects for the livelihood of the common man.
We’re reviewing Sindh government’s lockdown decision, said Fawad Chaudhry.
The federal minister urged NCOC and Sindh government to come up with a comprehensive plan minimizing the economic and financial repercussions for the public.
Sindh Lockdown
The development comes as earlier in the day, Sindh government announced its decision to impose a ‘partial lockdown’ across Sindh in wake of COVID-19 surge.
The partial lockdown will come into effect from Saturday July 31st (tomorrow) and will remain in place till August 8th.
This was decided in a meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah of the coronavirus task force which was attended by provincial ministers, medical experts and representatives of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA).
Karachi’s Tajir Action Committee has rejected the Sindh government’s lockdown decision. Rizwan Irfan, of the Tajir Action Committee, said the group is disappointed with the Sindh CM’s decision.
As per the lockdown restrictions;
- Government offices will be closed from next week.
- Those who do not get vaccinated will not get their salary after August 31.
- Vaccination cards of anyone roaming the streets will be checked.
- The Export industry will remain open.
- All markets in the province will remain closed, but pharmacies will stay open.
- Inter-city transport will be closed
