Shallwani proposes face mask fine

A fine of Rs1,000 was proposed to be levied on people not wearing face masks by Karachi Administrator Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Thursday, as the coronavirus continues to threaten the country. Addressing the inauguration of Dr Essa Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre, Shallwani said the pandemic was not yet over and discarding precautionary measures would have serious consequences. Appreciating those who were following the virus-related standard operating procedures, he noted that many citizens ignore them and urged people to show responsibility in this regard.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 16^th, 2020.