Lahore administration imposes smart lockdown after chief secretary's approval.

LAHORE -- The Lahore administration has Tuesday imposed smart lockdown in the city to counter coronavirus following Punjab Chief Secretary Jawwad Rafique Malik's approval..

According to details, Yousaf Road, Abdali Chowk, Islampura and several other areas have been sealed. Markets and transport have been shut and the management has decided to seal 55 areas across the city.

Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said in his statement that the result of not following standard operating procedures (SOPs) is in front of all and the government decided to seal worst-hit areas to control the outbreak.

On the other hand, Pakistan has confirmed 111 deaths - highest till date - by novel coronavirus in one day as the number of positive cases has surged to 148,921. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 2,839.

According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC), 4,443 persons...

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