Lahore: Amid growing number of COVID-19 cases, government has enforced smart lockdown in seven areas of the Punjab provincial capital, Lahore till February 28.

As per details in the notification issued by the Punjab government, the smart lockdown has been imposed in DHA Phase 3, Block Z Street No 3, DHA Phase 2 Block S, Sarwar Colony Cantt Street No 7, and Fazal Park Main Street in Shad Bagh.

Meanwhile, the smart lockdown has also been imposed in streets number two and four of Lahore's Askari 10 Block A, while Building No 20 of Sector F of Askari 10 is also locked down.

The shops for basic necessities will remain open while people from other areas will not be allowed to enter the hotspot zones.