Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar announced on Thursday that small markets and neighbourhood shops will be allowed to open from Fajar till 5pm.
However, he added, the markets and other businesses, except shops selling essential items like food and medicine, will remain closed two days a week.
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The minister further announced that selected out-patient wards (OPDs) will also be opened to treat specific diseases. He said educational institutions will remain closed till 15 July.
Prime Minister Imran Khan announced that the government has decided to lift the lockdown in phases starting from Saturday. He said the decision to lift lockdown has been taken to mitigate the suffering of people.
