Karachi: The city authorities on Tuesday notified the implementation of a smart lockdown in the identified coronavirus hotspots of East, West, and Korangi districts, a news source reported. The notification comes following the significant surge in coronavirus cases reported in the city.
The areas to have smart lockdown in Karachi districts are as follows:
District East
Mohammad Ali Society
Askari-4
Bahadurabad Block-14
Essa Nagri
Gulshan-e-Jamal
Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block-13
Gulshan Iqbal blocks 13-D/1, 2, 7, 11, 14 & 15
Rabia City
Safoora
Sachal Goth
Rufi Lake Drive Inn
Balti Mohalla
Martin Quarters
Fatima Jinnah Colony
Jamat Khana
PECHS blocks 2, 6, & 11
Jahangir Road no 1 & 2
Teen Hatti
Soldier Bazar
Numaish areas
District West
SITE’s Metroville
Maymarabad & Songal areas, Manghopir
Islam Nagar
Saeedabad
Naiabadi
Surjani Town sectors L-1, 5-C, 5-D, 4-B, 4-C, & 7-A
Muslim Mujahid Colony, Baldia Town
Frontier Colony
Banaras areas
Bhutta Village
Sultanabad
Keamari
Data Nagar & Mujahid Colony, Orangi Town
District Korangi
Nasir Colony
Nashtar Square
Qayyumabad
Allah Wala Town
P&T Colony
Makhdoom Bilawal
Awami Colony
36-B Area
Moinabad
Kazimabad
Gulshan-e-Jami
Jaffar Bagh
Alfalah
Malir Halth
Millat Garden
Millat Town
Model Colony
Cantt Bazar
Old Iqbalabad
CAA Colony
According to the notification, there will be a complete ban on movement of people living in these areas. However, grocery shops and pharmacies will remain open during specific hours. All other business activities will remain closed without exceptions. Restaurants, eateries, fast food joints will not have permission to provide home delivery or takeaway services in these areas.
As per details, only one person will have permission to leave the house for purchasing essential items like food and medicines. They will have to show their CNIC to the law enforcers. In case of a person needing extremely necessary medical care, only one attendant will accompany the individual.
