The Sindh government on Sunday has ordered the closure of petrol pumps across the province by 5 pm, the decision was taken as a measure to contain the coronavirus spread in the country
According to a notification issued by the home department, gas stations will remain open from 8am to 5pm. Puncture shops, on the other hand, have been allowed to remain open till 8pm.
The notification added that petrol pumps located on highways will remain open.
Earlier, the Sindh government has decided to impose strict restrictions across the province to stop the peoples’ movement due to coronavirus outbreak.