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Published 24 Apr, 2020 08:49pm

Sindh govt issues SOPs for businesses, restaurants in Ramazan

The Sindh Home Department has issued the following orders regarding the functioning of businesses, restaurants and other activities during Ramazan:

  • The restriction on residents coming out of their homes between 5pm and 8am, with exceptions provided in the government's April 14 order, will continue
  • Businesses that were allowed to operate between 8am and 5pm will continue. However, milk and dairy shops will be allowed to remain open until 8pm
  • Sale of iftar food items such as samosas, pakoras, jalebi, etc., will not be allowed "in any form at any place". However, these items may be provided through home delivery
  • Restaurants will be allowed to operate for home delivery only. They can deliver cooked food between 5pm and 10pm. No takeaway or dining service will be allowed
  • Ehteram-e-Ramazan Ordinance will be strictly enforced
  • Residents will offer Taraweeh prayers at home
  • All other restrictions and exceptions provided in the April 14 order will continue.
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