Sindh government has directed religious seminaries to be closed across Sindh amid significant rise in COVID-19 cases in the province.
As per details, Sindh government has ordered religious seminaries across the province to suspend their academic activities with immediate effect in wake of second wave of coronavirus.
The Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department secretary, commissioners and deputy commissioners have been directed to ensure strict implementation of government orders.
The development comes as Sindh government imposed smart lockdowns in several localities in Karachi’s District Central on Thursday (today).
The smart lockdown will remain in effect till December 31st.
Pakistan, like many other countries around the world are witnessing second COVID-19 wave resulting in significant spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Country’s COVID-19 tally stands at 448,522 cases with 9,080 deaths so far.
Meanwhile, 2,545 new cases were reported along with 71 deaths in the last 24 hours.
A total of 396,591 people have successfully recovered from the virus, whereas 2,505 are still in critical condition.
