Rawalpindi: Responding to the directives issued by the Punjab Home Department, Rawalpindi Commissioner Captain (R) Anwar-Ul-Haq on Wednesday confirmed the names of the businesses allowed to resume operations during the extended lockdown period; along with those ordered to remain shut, a news source reported. As per the publication, the home department had earlier provided comprehensive notification to this effect; with the commissioner serving to provide further verification of the reopening schedule.
The notification states that the rise in coronavirus cases poses a major threat to the public; making it mandatory for the authorities concerned to ensure that all safety measures are in place to prevent the virus from spreading further.
While speaking
to the media, the commissioner stated that his office would follow the notified
directives and take strict action against the businesses and individuals violating
the lockdown. In addition, he revealed that the following businesses/facilities
would remain shut during the lockdown period:
Markets
Shopping malls
Marriage halls
Restaurants
Public parks and places
Gymnasiums
Educational institutes
Cinemas
Snooker clubs
Intercity, intra-city and
inter-province public transport
On the
other hand, the businesses that have been allowed to become operational once
again include the following:
