Peshawar imposes smart lockdown in five localities

By Muhammad YaseenPublished On 05 Jan 2023
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A smart lockdown has been imposed in five more localities in Peshawar because of rising coronavirus cases.

The Peshawar DC issued a notification saying that the lockdown will be enforced from today (January 16) onward.

The following areas have been placed under smart lockdown.

  • YakaToot Bazar
  • Hayatabad Phase 4, streets 4,5 and 6
  • Hayatabad Phase 3, streets 1 and 2
  • Warsak Road
  • Khushal Town

According to the deputy commissioner’s notification, no person will be allowed to exit or enter “except those supplying essential commodities”.

The grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open across the clock.

All gatherings have been prohibited. Markets, shopping malls, and offices in these localities will remain closed.