The chief minister said now was the time to take "practical steps" and that lip service would not serve any purpose. Yes, SOPs are not being followed here but the same is the case with all other places as well," he said. Keeping political scores aside, lets join CM Syed Murad Ali Shah in his efforts to save people. Pakistan has seen coronavirus infections soar, dominated by Delta variant, and its poor health infrastructure is under extreme pressure. PPP Govt. Restaurants will be allowed to only deliver food, while takeaway will not be permitted. Feel sorry for individuals living on daily wages. It was earlier reported that a decision on whether a two-week lockdown will be imposed in Karachi or not will be taken today during the provincial task force on coronavirus meeting. Can Apex Court s Order Impact Pakistans Economic Crisis? Lockdowns are necessary when there is a threat to the lives. I. Kemari, Baldia and Site have been put under the micro smart lockdown. The Sindh health department on Friday recommended the COVID-19 task force for a complete lockdown in Karachi for 15 days. Earlier this week, President Arif Alvi had sounded alarm over the rapid increase in Covid-19 cases and had urged citizens to "get serious". Business cannot continue like this. The more transmissible Delta variant first detected in India is believed to be responsible for the country's fourth Covid-19 wave. July 30, 2021 Arbab Chandio Sindh govt imposes province-wide lockdown after surge in COVID cases KARACHI: Sindh government has announced to impose a lockdown in the province from July 31. Meanwhile, "banks are a federal subject and we will write to the centre to open banks with limited staff," the chief minister told the presser. Don't destroy the career of students. Karachi: In an attempt to battle the fourth Covid-19 wave, the Sindh government has decided to impose what it called a 'partial' lockdown in Karachi, starting tonight until August 8, Aaj TV . 5 min read. KARACHI: A decision on whether a two-week lockdown will be imposed in Karachi or not will be taken today during the ongoing provincial task force on coronavirus meeting at CM House. Documents released by the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) painted a bleak picture in the face of the Omicron variant. However, pharmacies and groceries (till 6pm) will remain open. It further called for a complete ban on transport from provincial districts and provinces in Karachi for 15 days besides also recommending the closure of schools, colleges, and universities. A day earlier, Pakistans federal government announced a ban on entry to public offices, schools, restaurants, public transport, shopping malls and aeroplanes without COVID vaccination certificates. ARY NEWS. The notification listed the following restrictions: No one is allowed to come out to any public place without a valid reason. VIDEO EXPLAINER: Who is throwing garbage at Karachi's Sea View? instead of taking drastic action by Sindh govt should focus why the virus is spreading in Karachi, it is the failure of Sindh govt and its administration, the problem is Sindh govt and its bureaucracy are run by rural based domicile .No where assit.or deputy commissioners are seen on ground to guide people to where mask or social distance same is the case of health minister who seem to disappear.90% people praying in mosque are without mask.,the decision are being taken by passing Karachi member, That picture alone shows why cases are increasing. The chief minister said that in Karachi, the highest positivity rate was recorded in East district at 33pc, followed by 21pc in Korangi district and 19pc in West district. Center cares only about taxes paid by us. KARACHI: Amid an alarming situation of the COVID-19 situation in Karachi where the positivity ratio has reached 31%, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Friday said the decision to impose lockdown in the city and close schools will be taken on the directives of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC). No takeaway allowed. Shah revealed that after the task force meeting, he had informed federal minister Asad Umar and SAPM Dr Faisal Sultan about its decisions, and "they assured us of helping us in implementing these decisions.". "If you help us, we will be able to contain the spread of this disease. O Level exams cannot be postponed. Breaking News: Complete Lockdown in Karachi | Karachi today newsSubscribe Urdu News for get updates and #Viralvideos from Pakistan and around the world. About this data. We only hear Karachi in particular Sindh in general. THE World Banks Pakistan Federal Public Expenditure Review puts the focus back on our persistently widening A NETWORK of academics and researchers have recently indicated that Pakistan has one of the lowest rates of taxation Karachi to be the focus during Sindh's 'partial lockdown' until August 8, Unvaccinated individuals make up more than 85pc of patients admitted to ICUs in Karachi, Karachis positivity rate surges to all-time high, Sindh to tighten SOPs from Monday due to uptick in Covid-19 cases, , -19 . On 9 May, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government almost completely lifted a nationwide lockdown it had imposed in late March to counter COVID-19. KARACHI: A decision on whether a two-week lockdown will be imposed in Karachi or not will be taken today during the ongoing provincial task force on coronavirus meeting at CM House. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. "But in this fourth wave, the Delta variant is the main concern," he added. NCOC chief said that vaccination is the only solution to get rid of the pandemic. An order issued by the Sindh Home Department said the provincial government "is satisfied that it has become imminent to prevent mixing/gathering/meeting of people by taking appropriate measures in order to contain the spread of Covid-19 and therefore complete ban is imposed on the movement intra-city and inter-city in public or private transport, and the gathering of people for any purpose social, religious, customary, business, sports, entertainment, recreation, education, training, coaching, examination or for any other purpose at any place, public or private, including offices". KARACHI: Amid an alarming situation of the COVID-19 situation in Karachi where the positivity ratio has reached 31%, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah Friday said the decision to impose lockdown in the city and close schools will be taken on the directives of the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC). There are lots of them in Karachi. But, the . File. Don't we know the whole population would be on the streets post 08th..Who gonna impose the so called SOP's then???? 2- Improving hospital facilities. The Sindh government on Friday decided to impose a lockdown in the province from tomorrow (Saturday) till August 8 amid rising Covid-19 cases. All letters must have the writer's name and address. Since when we can expect any good for Sindh.from PPP. The health secretary said that the positivity rate in Karachi during the last 24 hours was 23pc, 14.52pc in Hyderabad and 2.9pc in Sukkur. He said the partial lockdown would serve as a "speed breaker" and it was hoped that people would follow the SOPs when the restrictions were ended. Answering a question, Shah said the lockdown order applied to the entire Sindh, "but our focus will be on Karachi because the city is facing a serious situation". However, the export industry and pharmacies will be allowed to remain open. 1:08. The Sindh government on Friday decided to impose a lockdown in the province from tomorrow (Saturday) till August 8 amid rising Covid-19 cases. Restaurants will only be allowed delivery. We should not forget that the working class and labourers will have to pay the price of complete lockdown. Murtaza Wahab, the spokesman for the Sindh government, while talking to Dawn, was not sure about imposition of complete lockdown in Karachi but said it would be something like that. However, he ruled out any consideration of the NCOCs (Asad Umar) advice saying the provincial government was not bound to follow the federal bodys line. KARACHI: The Sindh government Friday announced that a lockdown will be imposed in the province from tomorrow till August 8 to curb the COVID-19 spread which was spiralling out of control. On this, CM Shah had said that if the rate of cases decreased, the restrictions will be relaxed. You are a rising nation, so the important test is to 'rise to the occasion'," he had said. From Aug 1, unvaccinated people will no longer be allowed to enter government offices, schools, restaurants and shopping malls, said Asad Umar, who heads the NCOC, a military-run body that oversees the pandemic response, at a joint news conference with the health minister in Islamabad. Holidays announced from 21st to 25th April throughout the province, Copyright 2023. He had also urged Pakistanis to get vaccinated. If the cases increase, we will impose stricter restrictions, but we are finding it difficult to relax the restrictions [currently] in the province, he said. MOST of our cities are dotted with firetraps, while firefighting facilities are woefully inadequate to deal with Centre disapproves of Karachi lockdown as Sindh mulls curbs, Karachis positivity rate surges to all-time high, Alarming surge in Covid cases forces Civil Hospital Karachi to shut OPDs, cancel surgeries, Covid-19 situation in Karachi has become 'dangerous and alarming', says Wahab, , -19 , Modi Silenced Me On Pulwama Incident Lapses: Satya Pal Malik, Whos Responsible for this Mess? Tracking the COVID-19 outbreak, updated daily. Why upto August 8. "I said it will be desirable if we and the federal government are able to keep people in lockdown without pushing them into difficulties. Now I want your cooperation," he told the public. "We all have to ensure that retail business remains closed, as that will keep people indoors," he said, adding that almost all government offices would remain closed for the next nine days, with the exception of essential departments like gas, electricity and water. Shah said he did not intend to spread fear, "but if somebody violates the SOPs, the security forces will deal with that accordingly". Sources further said that so far 24 policemen have died due to coronavirus. Deccan Herald. Vaccination cards of citizens roaming the streets will be checked, Vaccination centres to remain open during lockdown, All govt offices will be closed from next week. PTVPhilippines. It is only for Karachi. Pakistan-India relations remain clouded in uncertainty. Can State Bank of Pakistan Release Election Funds? No more than two persons should travel in a car. The Sindh government has been considering enforcing more restrictions and complete lockdown in Karachi. Ltd. (www.compunode.com).Designed for Dawn. The Sindh government had announced Rs1 million assistance for those who succumbed to the virus. Clarification should be issued. No employee or worker over the age of 55 shall be called in to work at offices. Speaking to Geo News today, Parliamentary Secretary on Health Dr Nausheen Hamid termed weddings as a "super-spreader" of COVID-19 cases. No masks, no social distancing. With the new infections, the overall tally has risen to 1.315 million, while seven more deaths have taken the death toll to 28,999. Further, 86 coronavirus-related deaths were also reported during this period, taking the total to 23,295. He also stated that Sindh was not unique in people not adhering to Covid-19 health guidelines. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. 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