Pakistan's Government Lifts All Coronavirus Restrictions

The time-limit for shopping centers, markets, and amusement parks has been lifted with immediate effect, whereas indoor dining and wedding ceremonies will be permitted from March 15.

According to a statement from the National Command and Operation Center, which monitors the country's anti-virus strategy, cinemas and shrines will also reopen with “stringent COVID-19 safety precautions” from March 15.

The condition of 50% work from home has also been removed forthwith.

"Wearing of the mask, social distancing, and smart lockdowns will continue," the statement said.

The decisions, the statement said, can be reviewed whenever deemed necessary.

The long-pending local bodies elections might be planned by the Election Commission by the end of May or early June, it added.

Spectators’ attendance in the ongoing cricket league -- Pakistan Super League -- has been increased from 205 to 505 for pool matches, whereas full attendance will be allowed for play-offs with stringent "COVID-19 safety precautions" in the second week of March.

The South Asian nation of over 200 million people has witnessed a significant drop in virus cases and deaths in recent weeks. However, it is still reporting over 1,000 daily cases, in addition to dozens of deaths.

With 1,196 fresh cases recorded on Wednesday, the country's overall caseload has reached 574,580. Some 12,708 people have lost their lives due to the coronavirus since March 2020.