Pakistan extends lockdown amid COVID-19, some industries to reopen in phases

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday announced a two-week extension of the nationwide shutdown to curb the COVID-19 spread, but said some industries would reopen in phases.

The first industry to reopen would be construction, Khan said in a televised address to the nation.

Pakistan, which has already completed a three-week lockdown, has reported 5,716 cases with 96 deaths.