Only 20 per cent staff will work from government offices
Markets remained closed in Karachi on Saturday as authorities imposed a new set of Covid-19 restrictions. The city’s traders, however, have expressed reservations on the move. PHOTO: NNI
KARACHI:
The Sindh government on Monday announced a new set of restrictions aimed at mitigating the increase in Covid-19 cases in the province.
The decisions were reached during a Covid-19 task force meeting presided by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
According to the spokesperson to the Sindh chief minister, Abdul Rashid Chana, the provincial administration decided to close all government offices and directed staff to work from home. Only 20 per cent staff would work from offices.
The Sindh government on Monday imposed several restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including closing down all schools, colleges and educational institutions. AFP/File
The Sindh government on Monday imposed several restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus, including closing down all schools, colleges and educational institutions.
The decisions were taken during a meeting of the provincial Coronavirus Task Force, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. Provincial ministers Dr Azra Pechuho, Saeed Ghani and Nasir Shah also attended the meeting.
Decisions taken by Sindh govt:
All educational institutions to remain closed
Inter-city transport to close down from April 29
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Will not stop peaceful protest, says CM Sindh
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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. File photo
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday said the provincial government will not stop protest as long as it is peaceful but action will be taken if the law and order situation is created.
The chief minister was speaking to the media in Islamabad where he appeared for a hearing at the National Accountability Bureau office on Monday.
Murad Ali Shah said the issue [protests by a religiopolitical group] started five to six days ago, but the provinces were not taken into confidence by the Centre. We can find a solution if stakeholders are in confidence, he said.
SHC orders replacement of ineligible officials
Directs govt to issue appointment letter for Naseem Ahmed Memon as BISE, Larkana head
Sindh High Court building. PHOTO: EXPRESS
KARACHI:
The Sindh High Court directed the provincial chief secretary and Sindh Food Authority (SFA) secretary on Saturday to personally monitor wheat distribution in the province and replace ineligible officials with eligible ones to ensure the fair distribution of wheat.
A two-member bench, comprising Justice Irfan Saadat Khan and Justice Adnanul Karim Memon, issued the order on a plea pertaining to the unfair distribution of wheat in Sindh and alleged corruption in the distribution of the produce.