Staff Reporter
Islamabad
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar announced that the federal government is discussing with the provinces to open up tourist spots, restaurants and marriage halls in the country with the relevant standard operating procedures.
“Started consultations at National Command and Operations Centre with provinces on review and possible revision of sectors (subject to SOPs) on Negative List of opening up. These include tourism, restaurants, marriage halls, parks etc,” tweeted Azhar.
The minister also shared that the federal government is reviewing the timing of the markets and industries allowed to operate currently. He added that NCOC has also collected the proposals and asked provinces to finalise SOPs and enforcement methods.
“The proposals will now be taken to National Coordination Committee headed by PM to take final decisions in this regard within a few days,” said the minister.
The federal government has started opening up industries and sectors slowly with the relevant SOPs for industries. The sectors that may now open up will be allowed to resume operations under SOPs after March.
Meanwhile, the Punjab government has recommended to reopen nine different sectors including wedding halls, restaurants, parks, cinemas and theaters while ensuring strict compliance with coronavirus SOPs.
Speaking on the issue, Provincial Information Minister Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan said the recommendation has been forwarded but the final decision would be taken at a meeting of the National
