Sindh shuts schools, colleges, universities as COVID-19 cases spike Pakistan Mon, Apr 26, 2021 Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chairing a meeting of the provincial task force on coronavirus. Photo: Twitter/ Sindh CM House KARACHI: Amid a deadly third wave of coronavirus, the Sindh government has decided to introduce a series of measures to stop the spread of the virus including the closure of all schools, colleges and universities in the province. Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab tweeted that offices of the provincial government will operate with an essential staff of 20%. "All schools, colleges and universities shall also remain closed due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases," said Wahab.