A meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has announced the following restrictions to control the spread of coronavirus:

  • Groceries and pharmacies will remain open 24/7. All other shops will open at 10am and close at 7pm
  • All restaurants to remain closed till April 5; home delivery and takeaway will be allowed
  • Barbershops and beauty parlours to remain closed for 15 days
  • All private ceremonies in homes and closed compounds will be banned
  • Government offices to now remain functional between 10am and 4pm Mon-Thurs. They will close at 12pm on Fridays
  • All official meetings of more than 5 people to be suspended
  • All tourist spots in KP to be vacated
  • Offices of all ministers, advisers and special assistants will be closed except health minister and information adviser