The lockdown in Islamabad has been extended for another three weeks till May 31 with certain exemptions provided to traders and businessmen.

According to a notification from the district magistrate's office, the following sectors are allowed to reopen:

• All industries included in the second phase of the construction sector
• All factories not included in negative list, including the export industry
• All retail shops, community markets and small shops excluding large shopping malls
• All parks, trails, golf clubs, tennis courts and similar facilities with no public gathering

However, shops are allowed to remain open for five days a week from 8am to 5pm and will remain closed on the weekends.