COVID-19 cases: NCOC suspends inter-provincial transport on weekends

ISLAMABAD (92 News) - Due to the recent spike of the third wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday suspended inter-provincial transport for two days a week (Saturday and Sunday.

According to the details garnered, the NCOC has banned inter-provincial public transport only on weekends. However, cargo trucks, containers, medical and emergency services will be exempted from the restrictions.

"It has been decided to ban inter provincial transport for two days a week (Saturday and Sunday) with effect from April 10, at 12 am, to April 25, 12:59am," said NCOC in a statement.

The new restrictions will come into force from 10th of April and will continue to remain effective till 25th of April. NCOC further said that Pakistan Railways will continue to operate passenger trains seven days a week with 70 per cent occupancy.