Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema has clarified that no decision has been taken yet on closure of markets, marriage halls or hotels in the city.
In an official statement, the deputy commissioner dismissed the reports that a lockdown is being imposed after midnight. He urged citizens not to pay attention to unverified information spreading in urban areas.
He emphasized that if any decision regarding a lockdown is made, it will be formally announced through an official notification.
Authorities have advised the public to rely only on credible sources for updates and avoid spreading misinformation.