Labourers stages protest against continuous closure of marriage halls

KARACHI (92 News) – The workers of Karachi Marriage Halls Labour Union staged protest at Five Star Chowrangi of the city, demanding reopening of marriage halls on Sunday. According to the reports, the protesters, including women and children, staged sit-in at Five Star Chowrangi against closure of wedding halls during the lockdown, imposed to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The traffic flow from Sakhi Hassan to Hyderi was blockded due to the marriage hall workers’ protest.  The protestors also threatened to re-open the wedding halls from July 4 across the city. They also said that the workers have lost their jobs due to the lockdown and demanded reopening of marriage halls. The protestors said that when all businesses had been allowed to operate in the country, such as shopping malls, public transport, airlines, Nadra mega centres, cattle markets and places of worship, then why marriage halls or banquets were not allowed to operate under SOPs. They were ready to follow all precautionary measures and adopt SOPs, including maintaining social distancing. Earlier, all marriage halls and cinemas will remain closed for two weeks due to fears of the spread of coronavirus. It was announced keeping in view the decisions taken by the National Security Committee on Friday. Moreover, all airports, excluding three, have been closed for the international flights. However, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said that international flights could be able to land at international flights. On the other hand, Pakistan has banned movements at borders for two weeks.