The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has issued revised guidelines, including extended opening hours for shops, after a meeting on the coronavirus situation in the country.

During the meeting, the NCOC also reviewed and and "expressed satisfaction" on the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Eidul Fitr holidays.

The NCOC decided:

• All inter-provincial, inter-city and intra-city public transport will resume from May 16 with 50 per cent occupancy.
• Railways will maintain its operation with 70pc occupancy.
• All markets and shops will remain open till 8pm from May 17.
• Normal working hours for offices will resume from May 17 with 50pc staff working from home.