The Sindh government has extended restrictions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for commercial, business and social activities until May 16, 2021. They include:

  • Broader lockdowns to be enforced in areas with more than eight per cent positivity rate
  • Only outdoor dining to be allowed at restaurants until 10pm, and thereafter only take away and home delivery.
  • All businesses including markets, shopping malls, marriage halls, etc., to remain open between 6am and 8pm. They will remain closed on Fridays and Sundays (except essential services)
  • All kinds of indoor and outdoor gatherings to remain banned
  • Complete ban on indoor and outdoor marriage functions
  • Intercity public transport to operate at 50pc capacity