Pakistan announces lockdown of major provinces to curb COVID-19 spread

Closed shops are seen at a market in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on March 23, 2020. Pakistan on Monday announced to lock down east Punjab province hours after locking down south Sindh province to curb the spread of COVID-19 after the number of infected patients rose above 800 across the country, officials said. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)