Karachi's Zainab Market, Shopping Malls Sealed For Drawing Big Crowds

Local administration in Karachi has reportedly sealed Zainab Market and Gul Plaza over presence of big crowds and violation of the coronavirus restrictions. The shopkeepers were found violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during a survey by the Saddar police. Following the ease of lockdown, the federal government had announced some SOPs to be followed for the reopening of markets.

Angry herds of traders have now taken to the streets to protest against the authorities for sealing the markets.

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Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced a gradual lifting of the 'smart' lockdown and having the willpower and self reliance to overcome the.pandemic. PM urged people to take responsibility once the lockdown is lifted, arguing that the success of the next phase depends on people following the standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by the government.

The Sindh government had allowed the markets to reopen amid strict instructions on May 11. According to the SOPs, not more than three customers are to be allowed to be inside a shop at a time, with a distance of four-five feet to be maintained between them.