Punjab Govt imposes smart lockdown in various cities of province.

LAHORE -- The Government of Punjab has imposed the smart lockdown in six cities, including provincial capital Lahore, as it continues to battle the novel coronavirus.

According to details, the lockdown has been imposed in 22 neighbourhoods in Lahore, nine in Rawalpindi, four in Gujranwala and three in Gujrat.

The entry and exit points of the locations have been sealed.

The timings for the shops are as follows: Grocery stores, fruits and vegetable shops, and petrol pumps will be open from 9am to 7pm, seven days a week.

All medical services and pharmacies will remain open across the clock.

Milk and meat shops will be open from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.

The orders gave an exemption to government officials, judges, lawyers, court staff, health workers, law enforcement personnel, those in need of medical care, those going to buy groceries, and...