Sindh Govt lifts restrictions from all commercial activities

KARACHI: Home Department, Government of Sindh has issued a notification on 1st march, 2021 directing to lift all the restrictions imposed on all commercial activities and Amusement Parks across the province.

The notification order states “In pursuance of the NCOC, Government of Pakistan decisions and exercise of the powers under section 3 (1) of Sindh Epidemic Disease Act 2014 (The Sindh Act VIII of 2015), the Government of Sindh is pleased to direct as under with immediate effect and till 31st March, 2021 unless changed or amended earlier”

1. The time limit has been lifted from all commercial activities and Amusement Parks
2. Condition of 50% work from home is removed.
3. No indoor marriage/wedding – as per earlier decisions only outdoor events/marriages are allowed with an upper limit of 300 persons till 10:00 pm under defind SOPs – Marques with defined modifications are ventilations – No buffet service is allowed.
4. Restaurants – as per earlier decisions no indoor dining – only outdoor dining and takeaway/home delivery.
5. Compulsory Mask wearing and Social distance – at all Government and Private offices and public places.
6. Smart Lockdown (SLDs) as may be necessary as per earlier decisions based on disease hotspots as appropriate by respective Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners under the Sindh Epidemic Disease Act 2014.
7. 50% Spectator attendance in Pakistan Super League (PSL 6) pool matches is allowed.

Further as per NCOC decisions relaxation in the following allowed w.e.f 15th March 2021 unless reviewed earlier based on disease spread pattern.

• Indoor wedding ceremonies with stringent COVID SOPs
• Indoor dining is subject to the review on 10th March 2021.
• Opening of cinemas with stringent COVID SOPs

Notification Copy

The directions issued vide Home Department Government of Sindh Order dated 06.11.2020 are strictly to be complied to control the spread of COVID-19 failing which restriction may have to be re-imposed.

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