Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. —DawnNewsTV
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. —DawnNewsTV

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has revealed six major decisions the government has taken regarding lifting of restrictions. These are:

  • More sectors related to construction will be opened
  • Selected OPDs will be opened to treat specific diseases and illnesses
  • Markets will open after sehri but close at 5pm
  • Markets will remain closed for two days per week
  • Small markets in residential localities will also be allowed to open
  • Reopening of schools has been delayed

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