Commercial activities resume across Sindh as provincial govt eases covid restrictions

According to details, the provincial home department has issued a notification indicating that the lockdown has been lifted in Sindh with relaxation in restrictions announced until August 31.

The businesses have been allowed to resume activities until 8:00 pm with Friday and Sunday declared as safe days.

“Milk, pharmacies, petrol pumps, vegetable, and meat shops are exempted from timing restrictions and could remain open round the clock,” it read.

Outdoor marriage ceremonies have been allowed until 10:00 pm with only vaccinated participants attending the gathering, however, indoor marriage ceremonies are still banned.

Restaurants have been given permission to resume outdoor dine-in with 300 people in attendance until 10 pm. Indoor dine-in will remain suspended in the restaurants, however, take-away and home delivery facilities will continue throughout the week.

Offices, public transport, and train services have been allowed to operate with 50 percent attendance.

Moreover, all amusement parks, water parks, swimming pools cinemas and shrines will remain closed.