The Punjab government in April 2020 released a report, stating that the provincial economy may lose around 4% of its GDP per month due to lockdown. PHOTO: FILEThe Punjab government on Wednesday allowed industries and construction-led businesses to operate round the clock and for seven days a week. Previously, some of the construction-led businesses were not allowed to work due to the measures taken to contain the spread of Covid-19. A notification said that all businesses had to follow proper SOPs (standard operating procedures), defined by the authorities. “Businesses that failed to follow the SOPs will be closed immediately,” the notification said.

Source: The Express Tribune August 06, 2020 03:56 UTC