Published 14 Jul,2020 via Dawn LAHORE: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Monday decided to increase the number of cattle markets across the country but shrink their size and implement strict standing operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19 during Eidul Azha whose payers will be organised on the pattern of Eidul Fitr ensuring social distancing.
At its maiden meeting in Lahore, the NCOC decided that some 700 cattle markets would be established on the outskirts of cities across the country. No cattle market will be allowed inside any city.
The meeting, presided over by federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar through video link from Islamabad and hosted by Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar at his office, also decided that all the cattle markets would remain open from 6am to 7pm.
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