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Sindh: All Shrines To Remain Shut Till April 6 Over COVID Spike

March 27, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

Following the sharp increase in Coronavirus cases amidst the ongoing third layer, the Sindh government has announced to shut all the shrines and Dargahs till April 6, 2021. A notification to close all the shrines across the province has been issued by Sindh’s Auqaf Department. The closure of shrines and Dargahs will be effective from … Read more

Karachi: Micro-Smart Lockdown Foisted In Three Areas Of District Central

March 17, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

A micro-smart lockdown has been foisted in three areas of Karachi’s district central, a notification issued in this regard said.

The lockdown in these areas will be effective from March 17 (Wednesday) for the upcoming 14 days, until March 31.

The notification further stated that the lockdown comes into effect, including nine union councils (UCs) of North Karachi, North Nazimabad, and Gulberg.

The notification read, “In pursuance of the recommendations of the district health officer regarding the emerging hotspots with respect to the spread of COVID-19 and powers conferred in Section 3(3) of the Sindh Epidemic diseases Act 2014, it is hereby ordered that a micro smart lockdown is to be enforced in the specified areas for a period of two weeks.”

Earlier in the day, Peshawar has imposed a micro smart lockdown in different areas of the city following the surge in COVID-19 cases.

The district administration in this regard said that micro-smart lockdown is being executed only in streets and small areas. The unnecessary movement has been outlawed in the areas where lockdown has been forced.

Only grocery stores, medical stores, and Tandoors will remain open in the affected areas. Moreover, wedding halls and restaurants will be completely sealed.

Previously, Sindh had announced a smart lockdown with immediate effect till April 15th, 2021.

According to the notification, amusement parks will be closed by 6 pm.

Moreover, indoor weddings will not be allowed. Only outdoor weddings and events will be allowed with the upper limit of 300 persons till 10 pm. Events will be held under defined SOPs.

Indoor dining will not be allowed. Only outdoor dinings, takeaways, and home delivery will be allowed.

Apart from that, indoor gyms, indoor sports facilities, cinemas, theatres, and shrines will remain closed.

People have been directed to wear the mask and follow social distancing at all public and private offices.

Work from home will be allowed with 50% of the staff in public/private offices.

Karachi: Micro smart lockdown imposed in more localities

January 4, 2021 by Arhama Altaf

In the wake of Coronavirus’ second wave in Pakistan, the authorities have imposed a micro smart lockdown in a number of localities in Karachi’s District West for 14-days.

According to a notification, the deputy commissioner has put six Union Councils of the district under micro lockdown effective from 5th to 19th January 2021.

The areas that will be locked down include six UCs of Manghopir, Mominabad and Orangi Town.

People living in these areas will have to adhere to the following SOPs:
Anyone entering or exiting these areas will have to wear a mask
Unnecessary movement shall be restricted
All businesses in these areas will ensure COVID-19 SOPs are followed in letter and spirit
No private/family get-together will be allowed
No gathering of three or more persons will be allowed in public spaces
All persons afflicted with the virus will quarantine themselves and would not be allowed to mingle with others until they test negative

However, the novel coronavirus claimed 12 more lives and infected as many as 855 people during the past 24 hours in Sindh.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in a statement said that 12 more people died from the coronavirus during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll from the disease to 3,623 in the province.

Rise In Virus Cases: Peshawar Imposes Smart Lockdown In Various Localities

December 25, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Following the second and more dangerous wave of Coronavirus pandemic, the local administration of Peshawar has on Friday imposed a smart lockdown in several localities.

According to a notification issued, several areas of Peshawar have been declared as coronavirus hotspots and put under lockdown with immediate effect.

Areas that have been put under smart lockdown are Tajabad, Sadiqabad, Qamber Khel, Darmangi and various streets of Hayatabad.

On December 24, more eight patients died due to the deadly pandemic during the past 24 hours in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), taking the death toll to 1,585 in the province.

According to the statistics issued by the KP health department, 384 more people had tested positive for the COVID-19 overnight, bringing the total number of the cases to 56,544.

However, 611 more patients had recuperated from the disease during the past 24 hours in the province.

Karachi: Micro Smart Lockdown Imposed In Different Areas Of Central District

November 27, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

In view of the increasing cases of Coronavirus, the micro-smart lockdown has been imposed in many areas of Central District of Karachi. According to the notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Central District, the micro-smart lockdown has been imposed in Gulberg, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad and North Karachi areas of Central District. The notification said … Read more

Dolmen Mall Tariq Road sealed for contravening new SOPs

November 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Karachi’s largest Dolmen Mall located at Tariq Road has been sealed for violating Coronavirus standard operating procedure (SOPs) issued by the health ministry.

According to the details, Dolmen Mall authority has faced a huge fine of Rs 50,000 for risking lives of people amidst the second wave.

According to the new SOPs, markets and business will be allowed to run from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays and remain closed on weekends.

Sindh Home Department said that all cinemas, shrines, and gyms will be closed. Only essential services will stay open on weekends. The relevant deputy commissioners have been directed to ensure compliance with the orders.

Moreover, the notification was issued to make wearing masks a mandatory thing in private offices and public places. The government and private offices would only allow 50 percent of employees to work from office while the remaining staff will work from home on the basis of regular rotations.

Outdoor weddings are restricted to 200 guests, while weddings indoor are banned. Also, indoor dining in restaurants have been banned from 24th November and only takeaways would be allowed.

Asad Umar sounds alarm as the virus’ second wave could be more dangerous

November 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has on Tuesday said the decision to close schools was not an easy as students are suffering from major education loss.

Briefing about the ongoing Coronavirus situation alongside Dr. Faisal Sultan, Asad Umar said the Opposition is risking the lives of people through their large political gatherings despite spike in COVID-19 cases.

“We do not want a situation that affects employment and lives”, said the minister.

He further added that we have decided to begin the second phase of the Ehsaas Programme across the country.

The political leaders, setting up the huge gatherings for their party benefit, are conveying the message of irresponsibility to thousands of people, Umar added.

Restaurants dining service in Karachi to be banned from Tuesday

November 23, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Amidst increasing Coronavirus cases in the country, the Karachi administration on Monday announced new Covid-19 restrictions for restaurants to be imposed from tomorrow (Tuesday.

According to the details, Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shalwani imposes ban on dining services in all Karachi restaurants from Tuesday in the wake of second wave of Coronavirus.

Only open-air restaurants have been allowed to continue dine-in services, the order states.

He said that new restrictions will help in controlling the spread of the virus.

The Karachi commissioner has directed all deputy commissioners of the city to ensure the implementation of new orders.

Earlier on November 22, Karachi had witnessed a micro and smart lockdown in various parts after steady increase in Coronavirus cases.

According to the order, movement of people residing in areas of Karachi under the smart lockdown shall be strictly restricted.

Only grocery shops, convenience stores and pharmacies allowed to remain open during specific timings, the order stated.

The streets of affected areas have closed with deployment of policemen.

According to reports, lockdown imposed in areas in Civic Centre, Essa Nagri, Gulshan-i-Iqbal Blocks 1, 2, 10-A, 13-C, 19, 13-D, 4-G, 13, 14, 15, and 10, Blocks 10, 12, 3, 8 and 7-G in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Blocks 2 and Block 6 in PECHS, Jacob Lines and Baloch Para.

In district Central, several houses along with streets in different parts placed under micro-smart lockdown. The lockdown also imposed at houses located in Blocks 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19 in Federal B. Area, Blocks B, C, D, G, L and N of North Nazimabad and some sectors of North Karachi.

Karachi: Micro, smart lockdown in various parts; police deployed

November 22, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Karachi is witnessing micro and smart lockdown in various parts after steady increase in Coronavirus cases.

According to the order, movement of people residing in areas of Karachi under the smart lockdown shall be strictly restricted.

Only grocery shops, convenience stores and pharmacies allowed to remain open during specific timings, the order stated.

The streets of affected areas have closed with deployment of policemen.

According to reports, in district East, over 70 houses and flats placed under micro-smart lockdown.

In District South, 5th Street, Khayaban-e-Momin, 6th Street, Khayaban-e-Badban, 12th Street, Bath Island and 35th Street off Khayaban-e-Ittehad in DHA were placed under micro-smart lockdown until the active cases came down to zero.

Moreover, in Korangi, three houses in sub-division Korangi, and two houses each in Shah Faisal and Model Colony were placed under micro lockdown.

In district West, Surjani Town police station and a flat in Gulshan-e-Maymar in Gadap Town affected with micro-smart lockdown.

Lockdown Enforced In Two Districts Of Karachi

November 21, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

Sindh Government has decided to implement micro / smart lockdown in different areas of Central District in Karachi. According to details, it has been decided to seal off certain areas of Central District for 14 days due to the risk of spreading coronavirus. The Deputy Commissioner Central has issued a notification according to which 26 … Read more

Smart, micro lockdown to be imposed in all districts of Karachi; notification issued

November 20, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Karachi’s administration has on Friday announced to impose micro and smart lockdown across the city after rapis increase in deadly virus cases.

According to the details, Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shalwani, in a meeting attended by DCs and DHOs, took the decision to impose smart lockdown in the South, Central, East and West districts of Karachi.

Meanwhile, micro smart lockdown to be imposed in Korangi and Malir districts of the city. Shalwani said notification in this context will be issued today or tomorrow (Saturday).

The number of coronavirus cases in Karachi is rapidly increasing and the people are frequently found violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

the Sindh government has set up an emergency control room in the health department building to deal with the Covid-19 second wave.

A notification had been issued in this regard.

Indoor Weddings Completely Banned In Winter Lockdown

November 16, 2020 by Aizbah Khan

The National Coordinating Committee has completely banned indoor wedding ceremonies as part of the winter lockdown. According to details, a meeting of the National Coordinating Committee was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Imran Khan in which important decisions under COVID-19 SOPs were approved. The meeting decided to limit high-risk activities that spread the … Read more

COVID-19: Indoor weddings banned in Pakistan

November 6, 2020 by Muhammad Usman

The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) has issued a notification on Friday and banned Indoor weddings have been banned in Pakistan. According to the notification, major cities of Pakistan with “high positivity and higher disease spread potential”, have been asked to enforce the ban. The NCOC notification further read, “Only outdoor marriages allowed with … Read more

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