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Authorities Order Two-Week Shutdown in Southern Pakistan

Jeff Custer

   Pakistani authoritiespatrolled the streetsofKarachi,Mondayto enforcea
   two-week complete lockdownorderedin southern Pakistan as the number of
   positive coronavirus tests jumped toat least799 across the country.

   Health officials reported six deaths fromCOVID-19in Pakistan.

   Southern Sindh Province Chief MinisterMurad Ali Shahimposed a ban
   onthemovement of people, saying the measure was aimed at saving
   lives.He said only businesses offering essential services will be
   allowed to operate. Some restaurants would be permitted to deliver
   food.

   Prime Minister Imran Khan has avoided a nationwide lockdown, but he
   urged people to stay at home voluntarily.

   Pakistan has already postponed a military parade and the country's
   presidentArifAlvi and Khan have asked people to show unity to fight the
   coronavirus.

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