Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar on Tuesday ordered strict enforcement of wearing masks in government offices, 24NewsHD TV channel.
“No one without masks should be allowed to enter government offices and citizens who come for work in government offices must also wear masks,” he said.
The Punjab government said “Violation of the ban on wearing masks will not be tolerated and people should also adopt the habit of wearing masks and washing their hands frequently.”
The Punjab Chief Minister said that caution is essential to reduce the spread of coronavirus because it has now become a social responsibility to wear a mask.
Buzdar has already directed strict enforcement of wearing mask at public places, markets, bazaars and parks and warned of action against the violators.
He said protecting lives of citizens is the top priority of the government and wearing masks is essential for the safety of the citizens.
Earlier Buzdar met with Punjab Assembly Speaker Pervaiz Elahi and discussed the matters pertaining to the budget session of the assembly.