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Updated 07 May, 2020 05:17pm

Markets to open for five days a week: Asad Umar

Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has revealed six major decisions the government has taken regarding lifting of restrictions. These are:

  • More sectors related to construction will be opened
  • Selected OPDs will be opened to treat specific diseases and illnesses
  • Markets will open after sehri but close at 5pm
  • Markets will remain closed for two days per week
  • Small markets in residential localities will also be allowed to open
  • Reopening of schools has been delayed
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