Sindh govt announces new restrictions during lockdown from May 9-16 By File photo All markets, businesses and shops will remain closed during the period, except essential services. Ban also imposed on all kinds of public transport within city, inter-city and inter-provincial, except for private vehicles with half seating capacity. KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday announced a new set of restrictions as part of the national “Stay Home- Stay Safe” drive to curb coronavirus during the Eid holidays. In a notification issued by the Sindh Home Department, the provincial government stated that the new restrictions will remain in place from May 9 to 16.