The Punjab government has extended its 'smart lockdown' till July 15 and issued a notification in this regard.

In a statement, Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Secretary Muhammad Usman said that educational institutions, marriage halls, restaurants, parks and cinemas will remain closed, while social and religious gatherings will also be banned.

"All businesses will be open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm," he said, adding that all grocery stores and corner shops will be allowed to open throughout the week according to the same timings.

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