This was announced by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah during a meeting of the Provincial Task Force on Coronavirus at his office on Monday. The meeting was attended by ministers administrative officials, military representatives, and World Health Organisation (WHO) staff. At the outset of the meeting, the body endorsed relaxation in certain specific NPIs. “If the SOPs are not followed in letter and spirit, the government would take strict action and may withdraw the relaxation given to the NPIs,” the chief minister warned. He said the positivity rate in Karachi and Hyderabad had increased, blaming it on SOPs violations.

Source: Pakistan Today May 17, 2021 11:48 UTC