Army to patrol at red zones

Army personnel will remain deployed to patrol at the designated red zones as the government is going to enforce zone-wise lockdown in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus or COVID-19 in the country.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued an emergency circular in this regard on Tuesday (June 16).

Army patrolling at the designated red zones is being strengthened to properly carry out the instructions set by the government, according to the circular.

Yesterday, the government in an amended notification announced general holidays only at red zones from June 16 to June 30 with an aim to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

According to the notification, officials and employees of government, semi-government, autonomous, semi-autonomous or private organisations located in red zones and the described offices residing there will be on general leave. The Ministry of Public Administration will take necessary steps in this regard.

At the same time, nobody will be allowed to roam outside home without extreme emergency from 8:00pm to 6:00am, it read.

Besides, restrictions have been imposed on public transports and movement of common people from June 16 to June 30 as before. Weekly leave will also be under the purview of restriction during this time.


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