Sukkur: The Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah on Thursday has said that the provincial authorities have extended the lockdown to save the lives of people from deadly coroanvirus.
According to media reports while addressing a press conference during his Sukkur visit, the CM said that cases have dropped due to low frequency of coronavirus tests. He informed that food items for majority of ration bags were taken from utility stores.
Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered to further tighten the coronavirus lockdown in the province. He expressed concern over increasing cases of the pandemic in Sindh while addressing a press conference.
He said the government is not allowing opening of the automobile industry. Construction sector and other departments will be opened as per the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The builders will provide all labor and construction details and seeks permission from the authorities before starting their work, whereas action will be taken against the violators.
CM Murad said further steps are needed to be taken to counter the epidemic and it would be wrong if we claim that situation in Pakistan is better than other countries. The virus in Pakistan is as dangerous as in other countries.
