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Punjab govt enforces smart lockdown in 4 cities

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The Punjab government has issued a notification regarding the enforcement of a smart lockdown in areas of Sialkot, Rawalpindi, Gujrat and Gujranwala till July 27.

According to the notification, all markets, restaurants, malls and offices in the areas will remain closed while grocery shops will be allowed to open from 9am to 7pm. Pharmacies and medical services will continue to be open 24 hours a day.

The areas being placed under smart lockdown are as follows:

  • Sialkot: Chak Kalan Ladhar and Town Ghazipur
  • Rawalpindi: W-3 Wah Cantt, W-8 Wah Cantt and UC Saray e Kala
  • Gujrat: Muhallah Kalapura, Chah Taringh, Gujrat City and Village Madina Sayedan
  • Gujranwala: Nandipur Town, Aroop and Qila Didar Singh
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