Authorities impose more smart lockdowns in Karachi’s COVID-19 hot-spots
Published March 24, 2021
- District Central authorities have ordered micro smart lockdowns in more areas under its jurisdiction.
- More smart lockdowns have been imposed in three subdivisions in North Karachi, North Nazimabad, and Liaquatabad towns.
- The authorities have also suspended all business and industrial activities, as well as banned all family gatherings.
KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi's District Central have ordered micro smart lockdowns in more areas under its jurisdiction given the rising number of coronavirus cases.
According to a notification issued on Tuesday, restrictions have been imposed in three subdivisions in the North Karachi, North Nazimabad, and Liaquatabad towns until April 6.
The lockdowns have been imposed on the recommendations of the district health officer.
The micro smart lockdowns have been ordered in the union committees of Liaquatabad Area C and C-1, North Karachi Sector 2, 5A-2, 14-B, 7D and 11-D, and North Nazimabad Block L and N.
As per the details in the notification, anyone entering or leaving the lockdown areas will have to wear a mask at all times, while no one will be allowed to move about unnecessarily.
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The authorities have also suspended all business and industrial activities, as well as banned all family gatherings.
In addition, anyone who has tested positive for the coronavirus disease will have to quarantine at home.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government will take steps to ensure that the needy are supplied with rations through philanthropic organisations and by employing its own resources.
The rules also state that all kinds of industrial units in these areas will remain closed, while no home deliveries or takeaways of any sort will be allowed from restaurants, fast food joints, or other eateries.
The notification states that only groceries, convenience stores, and pharmacies will be allowed to remain open in these areas during specific timings, while no public transport will be allowed in the affected areas.
