Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar says people of Pakistan are the real heroes in defeating the pandemic. Restrictions on the tourism sector, which includes hotels, will be lifted as early as August 8 (tomorrow). Restaurants, cinemas and other businesses as well as shrines and expo centres have been allowed to reopen from August 10. These sectors were on the government’s negative list – meaning they posed a greater risk of spreading the infection. The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for restaurants and cafes will be finalised in the next two to three days.

Source: The Express Tribune August 06, 2020 15:33 UTC