Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday ordered the release of citizens who have been arrested during the lockdown.

PM Imran Khan said police should release those people arrested for violating Section 144 during the lockdown. He also ordered the concerned authorities to set up quarantine centres for those who are returning from abroad.

The prime minister directed the interior ministry to inform all the provinces about his decision of releasing people during the lockdown. He also directed the concerned ministry to make arrangements for the repatriation of Pakistanis stranded in various countries.