Karachi commissioner hands over smart lockdown authority to DCs

By Muhammad YaseenPublished On 04 Jan 2023

KARACHI – Karachi Commissioner Iftikhar Shallwani has handed over the authority of smart lockdown to deputy commissioners (DCs.

According to details, the lockdown has been extended in West district for two weeks and in Malir for five days whereas the decision in the remaining four districts has not been made yet.

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Malir deputy commissioner issued a notification in which it has been stated that strict lockdown will be implemented in phase one and two of Gulshan-e-Hadeed and subdivision Bin Qasim from July 3 to 7.

Likewise, restrictions will be imposed in the West district from July 3 to 17. Meanwhile, milk, yogurt and meat shops, pharmacies, and small general stores will remain open under standard operating procedures (SOPs).