KP CM, Governor agree to ease lockdown restrictions

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Friday agreed to lift lockdown restrictions in the province to assist people and to promote economic activity.

Governor Kundi said in a telephonic discussion that the lockdown limits should be lifted on the pattern of Punjab and shops, marketplaces, shopping malls and eateries should be exempted from limitations.

The chief minister agreed to the recommendations and the two leaders discussed how to balance popular convenience with economic stability.

Governor Kundi said the flexibility in business timings for stores, markets and shopping malls would help in reducing the financial losses being sustained by the trader community.

He said the government should continue to prioritize the relief of the people, adding that the resumption of business activity will help in stabilizing the economy in the province.

The Governor noted that the administration was well aware of the problems being encountered by traders and guaranteed that steps would be taken to address their issues.

The two leaders also spoke on the general situation in the province and public welfare issues. They decided to formulate a coordinated plan for the promotion of economic activity and ensuring maximum facilitation to the public.