KARACHI: Traders in five markets of the provincial metropolis that were sealed on Wednesday for violating the SOPs, were barred from resuming operations.
“Five markets were sealed for violating the SOPs,” said the assistant commissioner who was on a visit to check whether the markets were opened or not.
The sealed markets include Zainab Market, Victoria Market, International Centre, Gul Plaza and Madina City Mall.
Meanwhile, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz has said the government will take strict measures for lockdown in case people violated standard operating procedures (SOPs), reported Radio Pakistan.
Speaking to a private news channel, Faraz appealed to the people to follow the SOPs issued by the government for their protection against the coronavirus disease.
The minister urged all the political parties including opposition to play their effective role in countering the spread of the deadly virus in the country.
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