KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced to impose smart lockdown across the province.

According to the notification issued by the provincial government, business timings of markets, shopping malls, marriage halls and other commercial activities will be allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00pm. Amusement parks will be closed by 6:00 in the evening.

While essential services such as medical stores, clinics, hospitals, petrol pumps, bakeries, milk shops and restaurants have been given exception.

On the other hand, the government has directed that 50 percent of the staff in all public and private sector offices should work from home.

“No indoor wedding ceremony will be allowed. While outdoor events with maximum 300 persons will be permitted under the defined coronavirus SOPs till 10:00 pm,” read the notification.

At restaurants, outdoor dining, takeaway and home delivery will be allowed.