Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani has warned that the provincial government can "convert smart lockdown into strict lockdown" if standard operating procedures (SOPs) are not followed.

Addressing the media in Quetta, he said that traders and people have until May 19th to ensure that they follow SOPs otherwise the government will tighten the lockdown. "Easing of the lockdown depends on the people's level of responsibility."

Shahwani added that so far 528 people had been stopped by police in Quetta for violating SOPs and 16 shops had been sealed.