Balochistan extends 'smart lockdown' till July 15 to curb COVID-19.

QUETTA -- The Balochistan government has extended the smart lockdown to stem spread of the novel coronavirus in the province till July 15, media reported on Wednesday.

Provincial home department in a notification announced that the smart lockdown would continue in Quetta and other parts of the province until July 15.

Shopping malls, markets, shops, warehouses, auto-repair shops and hair salons will remain open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. All businesses will remain closed on Fridays.

The notification further said that tandoors, shops selling dairy products, blood banks, medical stores and tailor shops will be allowed to remain open for 24 hours. Restaurants will be allowed to provide home delivery and take-away services throughout the day as well.

Educational institutions throughout Balochistan have been directed to remain closed till July 15. Cinemas, wedding halls, farmhouses and picnic points will remain closed for masses indefinitely.

An indefinite ban continues to be placed on a gathering of more than 10 people, political rallies, pillion riding, social and religious...